bối mẫu
Definition
- Noun:
- Fritillary: A plant of the genus Fritillaria, specifically referring to the bulb used in traditional medicine. The term "bối mẫu" is the Vietnamese name for this herb.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bối mẫu là một vị thuốc quý trong Đông y. (Fritillary is a precious herb in traditional Eastern medicine.)
- Thầy thuốc kê đơn có bối mẫu để trị ho. (The physician prescribed a formula containing fritillary to treat cough.)
Advanced Usage
"Xuyên bối mẫu": A specific variety of fritillary (Fritillaria cirrhosa) from the Sichuan region, highly valued.
- Xuyên bối mẫu thường được dùng cho các bài thuốc ho nặng. (Sichuan fritillary is often used for severe cough formulas.)
"Triết bối mẫu": Another variety of fritillary (Fritillaria thunbergii) from the Zhejiang region.
- Triết bối mẫu cũng có công dụng tương tự. (Zhejiang fritillary has similar uses.)
Variants and Related Words
- Bối mẫu khô (n): Dried fritillary bulb.
- Bối mẫu khô được bảo quản trong lọ kín. (The dried fritillary bulb is stored in an airtight jar.)
Synonyms
- Fritillary bulb: The common English name for the medicinal part of the plant.
- Fritillaria: The botanical genus name.
Notes on Usage
- "Bối mẫu" is a specialized term used almost exclusively in the context of traditional herbal medicine and botany. It is not used in everyday conversation.
- It typically refers to the prepared, dried bulb of the plant, not the living flower.