Botanical Index No. 251

Chinese Pink

dianthus chinensis

Medicinal Actions

Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antifertility, Antimutagenic, Antipyretic, Antiribosomal, Antiviral, Astringent, Circulotonic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Ecbolic, Emmenagogue, Hepatoprotective, Propecic

Primary Conditions Treated

Abortifacient Hemostat Resolvent Vulnerary Abscess Alopecia Amenorrhea Bleeding Boil Bubo Calculus Cancer skin Carbuncle Childbirth Conjunctivosis Dermatosis Dysmenorrhea Eczema Edema Fever Gonorrhea Gravel Hematochezia Hematuria Hemorrhoid Hepatosis HIV Ophthalmia Pain Sore Stone Swelling UTI VD Virus Water Retention Worm Wound

General Dosage

4.5–9 g in decoction.

Safety & Contraindications

Not covered. Contraindicated in kidney and/or spleen deficiency, and during pregnancy.

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