Qu Mai Cao (Dianthus, Herba Dianthi, 瞿麦草)

1 lb authentic, natural Qu Mai Cao in bulk herb (sealed bag)

Common names: Dianthus, Fringed Pink, Qu Mai

Scientific name:  Herba Nepenthes

Parts used: Aerial parts (whole herb)

Main Medical Uses: Herbs that promote urination and clear damp-heat

Benefits: Qu Mai Cao clears damp-heat and promotes urination, making it especially useful for urinary tract infections, painful or difficult urination, and blood in the urine. It also invigorates blood circulation and is sometimes used to help regulate menstruation and break up blood stasis. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is often combined with other herbs to treat heat-related urinary disorders and gynecological issues like amenorrhea or painful menstruation.

Quality Assurance: The Herb Depot offers premium whole natural herbs, mostly wild harvested and farm grown from quality, clean, pesticide-free plants from China. We directly order from our trusted Canadian suppliers who import from TCM manufacturing approved facilities.  

Based on standardized traditions of Chinese Medicine, the process of selecting, slicing, drying, sterilizing, fermenting, roasting, and steaming has been applied to achieve best properties and efficiencies of each herb.  

Caution: Use single Chinese herbs with caution; professional healthcare advice is recommended. Chinese herbs are generally combined in herbal formulas to work effectively together for desired results, and to minimize potential side effects. You can search our extensive collection of patent Chinese medicine to find the formula with the utilized herb most suitable for your health needs.

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