Stress Management

Caryophyllaceae

Diuretic, antibacterial, antiparasitic, stimulates peristalsis, lowers blood pressure

Drains dampness, clears heat, promotes urination. It is indicated for genitourinary tract infections associated with damp heat, with painful and difficult urination, and possibly with blood. It can be used for damp heat associated with constipation or cessation of menses due to blood stagnation.

For amenorrhea, combine 9 grams each of dianthus, peach seed, safflower, and leonurus.

Dianthus should not be used by pregnant women or by those with deficiency of kidney or spleen qi