Pinyin: Qu Mai
Pharmaceutical: Herba Dianthi
Description: Pink Herb.
Properties:
Nature: Cold.
Taste: Bitter.
Organ: Heart, Small Intestine, Bladder.
Toxicity: Non toxic.
Actions:
Diuretic.
Calms pain on urination.
Comparisons:
Bei Xie treats Painful-Urination Syndrome with Damp-Heat - Dampness persists (cloudy, rice water urine).
Bian Xu treats Painful-Urination Syndrome with Damp-Heat - no one predominates.
Warning:
Contraindications: Urinary Deficiency.
Weak digestion.
Pregnancy.