Gypsophila vaccaria is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native from Portugal and Morocco to the Himalayas, and has been introduced into temperate areas worldwide.[1] Among its many synonyms is Vaccaria hispanica, which was the only species placed in the genus Vaccaria. It is known by several common names including cowherb, cowcockle,[2] cow basil, cow soapwort, and prairie carnation. It is an annual herb with blue-gray, waxy herbage and pale pink flowers.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus: | Gypsophila |
| Species: | G. vaccaria
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| Gypsophila vaccaria (L.) Sm.[1]
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The seeds of the species are used in Chinese medicine. This medicinal is known as wáng bù liú xíng (王不留行, so beneficial at promoting circulation, even the "king cannot stay its movement"). It is used for specific types of menstrual concerns, certain types of arthritis, to promote lactation, to promote blood circulation, and to relieve some types of swellings.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Gypsophila vaccaria (L.) Sm." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ Flora of North America
- ^ Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, 3rd edition. Dan Bensky, Steven Clavey, Erich Stöger, et al. 2004. Eastland Press.
External links
edit- Jepson Manual Treatment
- USDA Plants Profile
- "Gypsophila vaccaria". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture.
- Washington Burke Museum
- Flora of Western Australia Archived 2011-03-20 at the Wayback Machine
- Cal Photos - Vaccaria hispanica
- Sacred Lotus - Wang Bu Liu Xing
- American Dragon - Wang Bu Liu Xing
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