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The dried ripe fruit of Kochia scoparia (Chenopodiaceae). Enters the Kidney and Bladder channels. Disinhibits urination and frees strangury while also excelling at dispelling wind and relieving itching, commonly used for eczema and skin itching.
外用适量，煎汤熏洗
Reference range for non-pregnant adults. Not a personalized prescription. Pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric use require specialist supervision.
Protective guidance only — when to avoid or use with caution. This block deliberately omits pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric dosing: any such use must be managed by a qualified TCM practitioner or appropriate specialist.
（地肤子）味苦，寒。主膀胱热，利小便，补中益精气。久服耳目聪明，轻身耐老。
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author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Dì Fū Zǐ 地肤子 (Kochia Fruit) — Kochiae Fructus},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
url = {https://bencaodian.org/en/herbs/di-fu-zi},
urldate = {2026-04-17},
note = {CC BY-SA 4.0}
}© Bencaodian Editorial · Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
地肤子含三萜皂苷和黄酮苷，具利尿、抗真菌、止痒、降血糖作用，主治湿热皮肤瘙痒。
Di Fu Zi contains triterpene saponins and flavonoid glycosides with diuretic, antifungal, antipruritic, and hypoglycemic effects; used for damp-heat skin pruritus.
地肤子苦寒，清热利湿，祛风止痒。
Bitter-cold; clears heat, drains damp, dispels wind, and stops itching.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.