The efficacy and function of Dianthus chinensis

Traditional Chinese medicine often has unexpected effects in the treatment of certain diseases, so you can choose it with confidence. However, when choosing Chinese medicine, you need to understand the medicine so that when treating the disease, you will know what kind of medicine is the best choice. Let us introduce the traditional Chinese medicine Northern Silk Carnation.

[Other names] Phytolacca sinensis, Bupleurum chinense

[Source] Medicinal material source: The root of the prairie stone flower of the Caryophyllaceae family.

[Original form] Perennial herb. Root cylindrical or conical. The stem is 50-70cm tall, purple, hairy, and often branched at the top. Simple leaves are opposite; leaf blades are lanceolate or linear-lanceolate, entire, with 3 main veins. The inflorescence is terminal; the flowers are small, lavender; the calyx is short bell-shaped, 2mm long, 5-lobed, the lobes are broadly ovate, and the edges are membranous; the petals are 5, oblong; the stamens are 10; the styles are 2. Capsule spherical. Flowering period is August-September.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows on sunny slopes of hills, gravel slopes, and solid sandy land.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; slightly cold

【Meridian】 Bladder meridian

【Functions and indications】Diuretic and diuretic. Mainly for edema; difficulty urinating

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3-6g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is some introduction to the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Dianthus chinensis. Dianthus chinensis is very helpful for human diseases, but it is worth noting that we should use symptomatic medication according to our personal physical condition and avoid indiscriminate consumption.