Dianthus ( 瞿麦 ) ...Chinese Herb...
Latin
Plant Name
Dianthi
Pinyin
Mandarin Name
Qu Mai
Common
English Name
Dianthus
Part
of Plant Used
Whole plant
Nature
Cold
Taste
Bitter
Meridians
Entered
Heart, Kidneys, Small Intestine, Bladder
Common
Usages
This herb is used in formulas that treat burning urine, irregular menstruation,
and constipation (TCM: damp Heat conditions).
Traditional
Usages and Functions
Clears heat and promotes urination; breaks up congealed Blood; promotes
movement of stool.
Common
Formulas Used In
Dianthus.
Processing
Required
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Remarks
-
Cautions
in Use
Do not use during pregnancy. Do not use where there is deficient Spleen
or Kidneys.
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