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The dried rhizome of Fagopyrum dibotrys (Polygonaceae). Cool, pungent and bitter, entering the Lung channel. Clears heat, resolves toxicity, and drains pus from abscesses. Particularly effective for lung abscess with purulent sputum; commonly used in modern practice for respiratory infections and pulmonary abscess.
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.
（时珍曰）苦荞麦（金荞麦）味苦甘，性寒，能实肠胃，益气力，续精神，利耳目，炼五脏滓秽。
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author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Jīn Qiáo Mài 金荞麦 (Wild Buckwheat Rhizome) — Fagopyri Dibotryis Rhizoma},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
url = {https://bencaodian.org/en/herbs/jin-qiao-mai},
urldate = {2026-04-17},
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}© Bencaodian Editorial · Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
金荞麦富含黄酮、儿茶素类和鞣质，具抗炎、抗菌、化痰止咳和抑制肿瘤细胞作用，主治肺痈咳吐脓痰。
Jin Qiao Mai is rich in flavonoids, catechins, and tannins with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, expectorant, and tumor-inhibiting effects; used for lung abscess with purulent sputum.
金荞麦微辛涩凉，清热解毒，排脓祛瘀。
Slightly acrid-astringent and cool; clears heat, resolves toxin, expels pus, and transforms stasis.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.