hoàng cầm
Definition
- Noun:
- Scutellaria baicalensis: A small perennial herb whose dried roots are used in traditional medicine. It is characterized by its yellow-colored roots and pointed leaves.
- Baikal skullcap / Chinese skullcap: The common English names for this medicinal plant, referring to its primary species and geographical origin.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Rễ hoàng cầm thường được phơi khô để làm thuốc. (Hoàng cầm roots are often dried for use in medicine.)
- Hoàng cầm là một vị thuốc quan trọng trong Đông y. (Hoàng cầm is an important herb in traditional Eastern medicine.)
Advanced Usage
- In pharmacological contexts, "hoàng cầm" refers to the source of bioactive compounds like baicalin and baicalein.
- Nghiên cứu hiện đại tập trung vào các hợp chất chống viêm trong hoàng cầm. (Modern research focuses on the anti-inflammatory compounds in Scutellaria baicalensis.)
Variants and Related Words
- Cây hoàng cầm (n): The hoàng cầm plant.
- Rễ hoàng cầm (n): Hoàng cầm root, the specific part used medicinally.
Synonyms
- Baikal skullcap: A direct synonym referring to the same plant.
- Chinese skullcap: Another common name in herbalism.
- Scutellaria root: A more general botanical term.
Related Terms (in Herbalism)
- Thuốc Nam (n): Southern Vietnamese traditional medicine, a system in which hoàng cầm may be used.
- Thảo dược (n): Medicinal herb; hoàng cầm is classified as a thảo dược.