Kochia Fruit — Classic Formulas
Di Fu Zi · Fructus Kochiae
Primary Actions
- Clears damp-heat from the lower burner - Di Fu Zi is used for difficult, painful, or dribbling urination and other damp-heat urinary patterns.
- Dispels wind from the skin and stops itching - it is a classic choice for eczema, urticaria, vulvar itching, and damp-heat skin irritation.
- Helps damp-heat leukorrhea - traditional use extends to lower-burner discharge patterns when heat and dampness irritate the genitourinary tract.
Classic Formulas
- Di Fu Zi Tang from Ji Sheng Fang - classical formula pairing Di Fu Zi with Mu Tong, Qu Mai, and Dong Kui Zi for damp-heat dysuria.
- External wash lineages combine Di Fu Zi with Ku Shen, Long Dan Cao, Bai Fan, and related herbs for vulvar itching and damp-heat skin disease.
Classical Text References
- TCM Wiki describes Di Fu Zi as bitter and cold, entering the Kidney and Bladder to clear heat, excrete dampness, and alleviate itching.
- Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing is cited as an early source, and later materia medica emphasizes both urinary and dermatologic uses.