Dianthus chinensis Chinese pink (Caryophyllaceae)

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Dianthus chinensis
Chinese pink
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The Dianthus chinensis plant species is found in E. Asia - China. It is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chinese pink.

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Latin Name:  Dianthus chinensis
Common Name:  Chinese pink
Family:  Caryophyllaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.7   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Medicinal Information: The Chinese pink has been used for over 2,000 years in Chinese herbal medicine[238]. The whole plant is a bitter tonic herb that stimulates the digestive and urinary systems and also the bowels[238]. It is also anthelmintic, antibacterial, antiphlogistic, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge and haemostatic[218, 238]. It is used internally in the treatment of acute urinary tract infestions (especially cystitis), urinary stones, constipation and failure to menstruate[238]. It is used externally to treay skin inflammations and swellings[238]. The old leaves are crushed and used for clearing the eyesight[218]. The plants are harvested just before the flowers open and are dried for later use[238].

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