Fagopyrum dibotrys, Formerly Fagopyrum cymosum, Fagopyrum acutatum.  金 荞 麦 Jīn qiáo mài   Perennial buckwheat, Wild buckwheat   Family: Polygonaceae     
Nature: Slightly cool, Neutral, Cool    FLAVOR: Acrid and Slightly bitter, Slightly pungent and harsh
FUNCTIONS
1. Stimulates energy and blood circulation, reduces swelling and alleviates pain.[1]
2. Clear Heat, counteract toxic effects, drain off pus, remove coagulation.[2]
INDICATIONS
1. Pulmonary abscess, pneumonia, acute epiglottitis.[2]
2. Traumatic injuries, lumbago.[1]
3. Menstrual irregularities, dysmenorrhea.[1]
4. Purulent inflammation.[1]
5. Snake and insect bites.[1]
PREPARATIONS: Decoction. Roots or the whole plant 30-60 g.[1]  Dried rhizome 15-45 g.[2]

3. Fagopyrum cymosumHABITAT: Found growing mostly along side ditches on shady damp and fertile soil.
DESCRIPTION: Perennial herb. Subteranean stem thick and fleshy, with globular enlargements, blacksh-brown. Stems; frequently clustered, erect or slightly inclined, noded, purple in lower sections. Leaves; alternate, deltoid-ovate, apexes acute, bases sagittate, margins intact or slightly undulate, petioles slender, stipules sheath-like, clasping stems, Flowers; in the fall, terminal and axillary white flowers appear to form panicle inflorescences. Achene 3 angled, blackish-brown.
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