Definition

1. 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.

2. 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.

1. Ashweed