Golden Buckwheat Root Jin Qiao Mai 500g Dried Fagopyrum Dibotry Rhizome Traditional Herbal Decoction Herb

Golden Buckwheat Root, known in TCM as Jin Qiao Mai (金荞麦) and also called Ku Qiao Tou, is the dried rhizome of Fagopyrum dibotrys. This whole-form dried herb is traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice and is commonly prepared as a decoction. In TCM theory it is associated with a cool nature and acrid, bitter flavor. Store sealed in a cool dry place. This product is a food-grade botanical and is not intended to replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole-form rhizome of Fagopyrum dibotrys supplied as a raw Chinese botanical
• Known in TCM as Jin Qiao Mai (金荞麦) with the folk name Ku Qiao Tou
• Sourced from Sichuan province and dried by a baking process
• Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal soups in Chinese folk practice
• Supplied in a 500g pack with a 24-month shelf life when stored sealed

Quality & Sensory

The dried rhizome pieces typically show a grayish-brown to dark reddish-brown exterior with a pale, starchy cut surface and a hard, dense texture. The aroma is typically mild and earthy, and decocted liquid traditionally carries a slightly bitter, astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups
• Brewed as a simple traditional herbal tea
• Used in seasonal folk food and herbal recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM and Chinese folk herbalism, Jin Qiao Mai rhizome has long been prepared by decoction, often simmered alone or combined with other clearing herbs such as Houttuynia or Scutellaria in traditional formulas. It has also been used in folk practice for seasonal wellness, commonly cooked into soups or herbal drinks during warmer months. Traditional texts describe it as cool in nature with acrid and bitter flavors.

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