Secondary 3 Science (Biology)
Mini-project on Chinese Medicinal Herbs
Information sheet
| Class and Class No. | 3A ( 7 ) |
| Name: | Kwok Ching Laam |
| Year: | 2017-2018 |
Instruction: Type in useful information in the space provided.
| Chinese name: | 石竹 |
| Family Name (科名): | Caryophyllaceae |
| Scientific name (學名): | Dianthus chinensis |
| Common name (俗名): | fainbow pink or China pink |
| 習性：
適合在乾燥以及在肥沃的土地上生長 |
Growth habit:
They are best grown in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun, but appreciate some afternoon shade in hot summer weather
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| 葉：
修長，而且灰錄色的葉子。一般為3-5釐米長和2-4毫米寬。 |
Leaf:
The leaves are green to greyish green, slender, 3–5 cm long and 2–4 mm broad.
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| 花：白色，粉紅色，紅色
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Flower:
The flowers are White, pink, red
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| 果：
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Fruit:
n/a |
| 性味功能
苦，漢 |
Properties
Bitter，cold |
| 主治
破血通經，小便不通 |
Treats
treatment of acute urinary tract infections (especially cystitis), constipation and failure to menstruate
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| 知多一點點：
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More to learn:
The name dianthus was given by the Greek botanist Theophrastus.
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Previous Scientific Research (if any):
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Useful Link:
| Topics | Hyperlinks |
| Dianthus Health Benefits: Treats Bladder Stones, Bladder Obstructions, Urinary Tract Infections
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http://franklintnvet.com/dianthus-health-benefits/ |
| Dianthus chinensis
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dianthus_chinensis |
Questions:
| (Beginner) | Guidelines:
Answer can be directly harvested from the information given. e.g. Q1.whats the properties of China Pink Answer:bitter,cold |
| (Elementary) | Guidelines:
Answer can be obtained from the information given and the external links. e.g. Q2.what kind of illness is it used to treat? Answer: treatment of acute urinary tract infections , constipation and failure to menstruate |
| (Advanced) | Guidelines:
Question requires higher order thinking. More information should be found from external links or reference before answering the questions. Q3. what kinds of people cannot use china pink? Answer: it should not be taken by pregnants or lactating females. |
