Jin Qiao Mai - 金荞麦 - Rhizoma Fagopyri Cymosi
| Pharmaceutical Latin: | Rhizoma Fagopyri Cymosi |
| Common English: | Wild Buckwheat Rhizome |
Category
Herbs that Clear Heat and Purge Fire: Herbs that Clear Heat and Resolve ToxicityProperties
| Taste | Temperature | Entering Meridians | Dosage |
| Bitter Slightly Acrid Astringent | Neutral Cool | Lung Liver Spleen Stomach | 15-30g |
Actions And Indications
| Actions | Indications/Syndromes |
Clears Heat and removes toxicity | Snake bites, dysentery |
Clears the Lungs and transforms Phlegm | Sore throat, coughing and gasping due to Lung Heat, pulmonary abscess, swollen, painful throat, |
Invigorates the Blood and resolves carbuncles | Dysmenorrhea, Postpartum abdominal pain, Traumatic injury |
Expels Wind and eliminates Dampness | Rheumatic arthritis, rheumatism |
Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions
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Major Combinations
Notes
- Stew this herb in a separate container.
- Studies show that it inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
- It eliminates pus both internally and when applied topically.