hoài sơn
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Definition
Noun:
- Oppositifolius yam: A species of yam (Dioscorea opposita or Dioscorea polystachya) native to East Asia, cultivated for its edible tuber.
- Chinese yam / Nagaimo: The tuber of this plant, used as a food ingredient and a fundamental herb in traditional medicine for its nourishing properties.
Noun (Traditional Medicine):
- A medicinal herb: In traditional medicine systems, it is a key herb used to tonify the spleen and stomach, replenish energy, and stabilize the kidneys.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Củ hoài sơn thường được dùng trong các món hầm. (Oppositifolius yam is often used in stew dishes.)
- Hoài sơn là một vị thuốc quý trong Đông y. (Chinese yam is a precious herb in traditional Eastern medicine.)
- Bạn có thể mua hoài sơn khô ở tiệm thuốc Bắc. (You can buy dried Chinese yam at an herbal medicine shop.)
Advanced Usage
- "hoài sơn" as a medicinal component: It is rarely used alone and is typically part of a formulated herbal decoction or remedy.
- Bài thuốc kết hợp hoài sơn với ý dĩ và bạch truật. (The remedy combines Chinese yam with Job's tears and white atractylodes.)
Variants and Related Words
- Củ hoài sơn (n): Specifically refers to the tuber or root of the plant.
- Sơn dược (n): An alternative name for the same herb, often used in medicinal contexts.
- Khoai mỡ (n): A general term for yam; note that this is a broader category and not a direct synonym for the specific medicinal .
Synonyms
- Chinese yam: The common English name for the tuber.
- Nagaimo: The Japanese name for the tuber, often used in culinary contexts.
- Dioscorea opposita: The botanical name.
Related Terms
- Thuốc bổ (n): Tonic medicine; the category often belongs to.
- Bổ tỳ ích khí (v phrase): To tonify the spleen and boost energy; a key function of this herb in medicine.
- Oppositifolius yam