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Botanical Name |
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Dianthus chinensis L. |
English
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China pink |
Synonym(s) |
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Dianthus heddewigii hort., Dianthus laciniatus hort. ex Makino. |
Family |
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Caryophyllaceae |
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General Info
| Description |
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Biennial or short lived perennial, usually grown as annual, up to 18 inches tall (45 cm), 12 inches spread (30 cm). |
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Anthelmintic, antibacterial, antiphlogistic, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge and haemostatic (whole plant) |
Pharmacology
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In the treatment of acute urinary tract infections (especially cystitis), urinary stones, constipation, failure to menstruate, to treat skin inflammations and swellings (whole plant); for clearing the eyesight (crushed leaves) |
| Contraindication |
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Contraindicated in kidney or spleen deficiency and during pregnancy |
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