Qu Mai Qu Mai Qu Mai Dianthus tcm herb traditional chinese medicine qu mai tcm herbal database

Qu Mai - Dianthus

Clinical Applications

  • Clears damp heat, promotes urination, unblocks lin syndrome - for any lin, especially xue lin.
  • Breaks up blood stasis - amenorrhea due to blood stasis.
  • Unblocks the bowels - constipation.

Functional Category

Herbs That Drain Dampness

Temperature & Taste

Bitter (Ku) Cold (Han)

Dosage & Preparation

  • Dosage: 6-12g

Cautions & Precautions

  • Avoid during Pregnancy.
Relationships
TCM Formulas that include Qu Mai (2)