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Medicinal

The following notes apply to the related species D. caryophyllus. In traditional herbal medicine carnation flowers are an aromatic, stimulant herb that has been used in tonic cordials in the past to treat fevers, though this use is now obsolete. It is traditionally prescribed in European herbal medicine to treat coronary and nervous disorders. The flowers are considered to be alexiteric, antispasmodic, cardiotonic, diaphoretic and nervine. The plant has been used as a vermifuge in China
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Geographical distribution

  • Europe, Eastern Europe, Belarus
  • Europe, Eastern Europe, Ukraine
  • Europe, Middle Europe, Austria
  • Europe, Middle Europe, Belgium
  • Europe, Middle Europe, Germany
  • Europe, Middle Europe, Hungary
  • Europe, Middle Europe, Poland
  • Europe, Middle Europe, Switzerland
  • Europe, Southeastern Europe, Italy
  • Europe, Southeastern Europe, Romania
  • Europe, Southeastern Europe, Sicilia
  • Europe, Southeastern Europe, Yugoslavia
  • Europe, Southwestern Europe, France
  • Europe, Southwestern Europe, Spain

Dianthus carthusianorum L.

Family: CARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus: Dianthus
Species: carthusianorum L.
Common names: Carthusian Pink
Distribution summary: Europe
Habit: Sub-Shrub
Hardiness: H6 - Hardy; very cold winter
Habitat: Dry open habitats
Garden status: Not currently grown
Flowering months: July, August
Reason for growing: Medicinal


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