liên nhục
Definition
- Noun:
- Lotus seed: The edible seed of the lotus plant (Nelumbo nucifera), specifically referring to the seed kernel after the outer shell and bitter embryo have been removed.
- A medicinal substance in Traditional Medicine: "Liên nhục" is a common ingredient in Traditional Asian Medicine, valued for its purported nourishing and calming properties.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Món chè này có thêm liên nhục. (This sweet soup has added lotus seeds.)
- Liên nhục là một vị thuốc bổ trong Đông y. (Lotus seed is a tonic herb in Traditional Medicine.)
- Cô ấy mua liên nhục khô về nấu cháo. (She bought dried lotus seeds to cook porridge.)
Advanced Usage
- In culinary contexts, "liên nhục" can be used fresh, dried, or pasteurized. It is often cooked in soups, desserts, and stuffings.
- In medicinal contexts, it is often prepared by dry-frying or combined with other herbs in formulas aimed at treating conditions like insomnia or poor digestion.
Variants and Related Words
- Hạt sen: This is the more common, general term for lotus seed in everyday Vietnamese. "Liên nhục" is the specific term used in medicinal and formal contexts.
- Tâm sen (Lotus embryo/heart): The bitter green embryo inside the seed, removed to get "liên nhục," and used as a separate medicinal herb.
- Liên tử (Lotus seed): A synonym, though "liên nhục" specifically denotes the seed's flesh/kernel.
Synonyms
- Lotus seed kernel: The edible part of the seed.
- Nelumbinis Semen: The Latin botanical name used in medicinal contexts.
Related Terms
- Đông y (Traditional Medicine): The system of medicine where "liên nhục" is commonly used.
- Thuốc bổ (Tonic): A classification of herbs that strengthen the body, a category which includes "liên nhục."