Herba Dianthi

Qu Mai

Herba Dianthi 瞿麥 Dianthus Superbus

NamingQu Mai (Dianthus Superbus)——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of Qu MaiOriginThe aerial part of Dianthus superbus L. or D. chinensis L.LocationMost area in China.HarvestCollected in summer or autumn during fruit time.The true smell and tasteNo smell, slightly bitter.Bes

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瞿麦

Qu Mai Herba Dianthi 瞿麥

NamingQu Mai (Dianthus Superbus)——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of 瞿麦OriginThe aerial part of Dianthus superbus L. or D. chinensis L.LocationMost area in China.HarvestCollected in summer or autumn during fruit time.The true smell and tasteNo smell, slightly bitter.Best qu