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  1. Vaccaria, genus Vaccarianoun

    cow-cockles

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  1. Vaccaria

    Vaccaria is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae containing the single species Vaccaria hispanica. It is known by several common names including cowherb, cowcockle, cow basil, cow soapwort, and prairie carnation. Its subspecies were previously treated as separate species.It is an annual herb with blue-gray, waxy herbage and pale pink flowers. It is native to Eurasia but can be found in many other regions as an introduced species and a common weed. The seeds of Vaccaria are used in Chinese medicine. This medicinal ingredient is known as Wang Bu Liu Xing. It is supposed to promote diuresis and milk secretion, activate blood circulation and relieve swelling.

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  1. vaccaria

    Vaccaria is a genus of flowering plant in the pink family, Caryophyllaceae. It is often used in traditional medicine, most commonly in Chinese herbal medicine where it is known as Wang Bu Liu Xing. One species, the Vaccaria hispanica, also known as cowherb or cow soapwort, is commonly used. The plant produces small, white, star-shaped flowers and tiny black seeds that are utilized for their healing properties.

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  1. Vaccaria

    Vaccaria is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the pink family containing the single species Vaccaria hispanica. It is known by several common names including cowherb, cowcockle, cow basil and cow soapwort. Its subspecies were previously treated as separate species. It is an annual herb with blue-gray, waxy herbage and pale pink flowers. It is native to Eurasia but can be found in many other regions as an introduced species and a common weed. The seeds of Vaccaria are used in Chinese medicine. This medicinal ingredient is known as Wang Bu Liu Xing. It is supposed to promote diuresis and milk secretion, activate blood circulation and relieve swelling.

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Vaccaria

    A plant genus of the family CARYOPHYLLACEAE. The common name "Soapwort" is also used with SAPONARIA.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of vaccaria in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of vaccaria in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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