Dianthus, Qú Mài, 瞿麦, Dianthus Superbus

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Health Benefits
For: Amenorrhea • UTI • Constipation
Attributes: Diuretic
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Constituents: 
Santene • Santenone • Santalic acid • Santalol • Teresantalic acid

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Dianthus Superbus is not in the USDA Plant Database.  Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:

USA: Dianthus Superbus USDA Zones:  

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Habitats: 

Category: Drain Dampness 
English: Dianthus    Pinyin:  Qu Mai      Pharmaceutical: Dianthi Herba  
Organs: Heart • Small Intestine • Bladder      Temperature: Cold  
Taste: Bitter      Toxicity:   
Patterns: Heart fire pouring to Small Intestine 
Actions:  Drain damp heat • Invigorate blood • Promote urination • Lin Zheng • Regulate menses • Breaks up blood stasis • Unblock constipation • Cat: Drain Dampness
Indications: Constipation • Amenorrhea • Blood stasis • Heart fire pouring to Small Intestine • Lin Zheng
Contraindications: Pregnancy
Typical Dosage: 5g - 15g          Guidelines
Parts Used: Leaves and stems       Notable for:
Other:
Combine With Purpose
Formulas with Qu Mai

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Potential Drug Interactions

Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs.  Examples below:

Herbs:

Pharma Drugs:

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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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