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| Herba dianthi | |||
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| Name | |||
| Dianthus | |||
| Biological Name | |||
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Herba dianthi |
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| Other Names | |||
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Dianthus, Chinese pink flower, Qu mai |
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| Parts Used | |||
| Whole plant | |||
| Remedies For | |||
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Diuretic, antibacterial, antiparasitic, stimulates peristalsis, lowers blood pressure Drains dampness, clears heat, promotes urination. It is indicated for genitourinary tract infections associated with damp heat, with painful and difficult urination, and possibly with blood. It can be used for damp heat associated with constipation or cessation of menses due to blood stagnation. |
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| Dosage | |||
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Combinations: For urinary tract infections, combine 9 grams each
of dianthus, plantain seeds, polyporus, and poria, 6 grams of cinnamon
twigs, and 20 grams of talcum. |
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| Safety | |||
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Dianthus should not be used by pregnant women or by those with deficiency of kidney or spleen qi |
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