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Source of validity: Traditional
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Dianthus, commonly known as "pinks" or "carnation," has a history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), where it is referred to as "Qumai." In TCM, Dianthus is used for its purported diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and heat-clearing properties. Acne, often conceptualized in TCM as a manifestation of "heat" or "damp-heat" in the body, is sometimes targeted using herbs like Dianthus to help clear this excess. Historical texts and materia medica list Dianthus among herbal formulas intended to "clear heat" and "promote urination," which are believed to support skin health.

However, the direct evidence supporting Dianthus specifically for acne is sparse. While it is found in some traditional formulas for skin eruptions, most of the clinical and pharmacological studies available focus on its diuretic or antimicrobial effects rather than explicit anti-acne activity. There are very few modern clinical trials or laboratory studies examining Dianthus' efficacy for acne, and those that exist are limited in scope and quality. Thus, its use for acne is primarily justified by tradition rather than robust scientific validation.

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