đương quy
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Definition
Noun:
- Ashweed: A common English name for the plant Angelica sinensis, also known as female ginseng or dong quai. It is a herb used in traditional medicine.
- Chinese Angelica: The primary translation, referring to the perennial plant native to China, valued for its aromatic root which is used medicinally.
Noun (Botanical/Pharmaceutical):
- Angelica sinensis: The scientific Latin name for the plant species.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Rễ đương quy thường được dùng trong đông y. (The root of đương quy is commonly used in traditional Eastern medicine.)
- Đương quy có mùi thơm đặc trưng. (Chinese angelica has a distinctive aroma.)
- Bà tôi hay uống trà đương quy. (My grandmother often drinks ashweed tea.)
Advanced Usage
- In pharmacological contexts, "đương quy" refers specifically to the prepared root used as a herbal supplement or extract.
- Chiết xuất đương quy được nghiên cứu về tác dụng sinh học. (The extract of Angelica sinensis is studied for its biological effects.)
Variants and Related Words
- Đương quy đầu (n): Refers specifically to the head or top part of the root, sometimes considered to have different properties in herbalism.
- Rễ đương quy (n): root, the primary part of the plant used.
Synonyms
- Dong quai: A common transliteration of the Chinese name, frequently used in English.
- Female Ginseng: A colloquial name highlighting its use for women's health.
- Chinese Angelica Root: A descriptive synonym specifying the part used.
Related Terms (in Herbalism)
- Thảo dược (n): Herb; is classified as a medicinal herb.
- Đông y (n): Traditional Eastern medicine; the system in which is a key ingredient.
- Ashweed