Evidence supporting the use of: Dianthus
For the health condition: Dizziness

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Dianthus, commonly known as "pinks" or "Chinese pink," is a genus of flowering plants used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for various ailments. In TCM, Dianthus (often referred to as Dianthus superbus or "Qu Mai") is primarily employed to promote urination and treat conditions like urinary tract infections and edema. Some traditional texts also mention its use to "clear heat" and "cool the blood," but references to its use for dizziness are limited and indirect. Dizziness in TCM can be associated with various syndromes, including those related to heat or dampness, for which Dianthus might be chosen as part of a multi-herb formula. However, there is no strong or direct evidence—either from classical texts or modern clinical studies—supporting the use of Dianthus alone specifically for dizziness. Scientific research on Dianthus has focused mainly on its diuretic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties, not on treating dizziness (vertigo). Thus, while there is some traditional precedent for its use in syndromes that might include dizziness as a symptom, the connection is weak, and scientific validation is lacking.

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