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QU MAI

Names
Pharmaceutical: Herba Dianthi
Botanical: Dianthus superbus L., Dianthus chinensis L. (Caryophyllaceae)
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Description: Pink Herb.

Actions
Diuretic; Calms pain on urination; ...

Origin
Predominantly: Hebei, Henan, Liaoning, Hubei, Jiangsu.;

Preparation
The drug is collected at the flowering and fruiting in summer and autumn, removed from foreign matter, cut into pieces, and dried.;

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