Single Herbs

Category	Li Shui Shen Shi Yao 利水滲濕藥
Sub Category
Name	Qu Mai 瞿麥 Fringed pink dianthus
Grown	North China.
Source	Dried whole plant of D. superbus L. or Dianthus chinensis L.
Ingredients	Dianthus Saponin A, B, C, Gypisogenic acid, ?-Sitosterol, Orientin
Pharma Effect
Properties	Bitter, cold
Channels	Heart, small intestine
Function	Clears heat, promotes urination, expels blood stasis, treats amenorrhea and removes pathogenic heat from bladder.
Clinic Usage	For difficult urination, strangury due to heat, stranguria with blood, swelling, blurred vision, amenorrhea and abortion.
Cautions	Contraindicated in cases of qi deficiency in spleen and kidneys or during pregnancy.
Dosage	9~15g
Storage	Store in a dry, well-ventilated place.