TCM: Listed under ‘Herbs that drain Dampness’, it also clears Heat, directs downward, promotes urination and unblocks painful urinary dribbling, invigorates the Blood, leads Heat and Fire in the Heart out through the urine via the Small Intestine.
General: Dianthus herb is used orally in formulas to treat dysuria, kidney stones and amenorrhoea. It has been shown to promote diuresis and reduce inflammation and smooth muscular spasm.