mạch môn đồng

Mạch môn đồng được trồng trong một khu vườn thảo dược.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Ophiopogon: A genus of flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae, commonly known as lilyturf or mondo grass. In traditional Vietnamese medicine and context, "mạch môn đồng" specifically refers to Ophiopogon japonicus, the tuberous roots of which are used as an herb.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Mạch môn đồng thường được dùng trong thuốc Bắc. (Ophiopogon is often used in traditional Northern medicine.)
  • Rễ của cây mạch môn đồng có vị ngọt, tính hàn. (The root of the ophiopogon plant has a sweet taste and cold nature.)

Advanced Usage

• In pharmacological contexts, "mạch môn đồng" refers to the prepared, dried tuber of , used as a medicinal material.

Variants and Related Words

• Mạch môn (n): A common shortened name for the same plant.
  • Mạch môn có tác dụng dưỡng âm. (Mạch môn has the effect of nourishing yin.)

Synonyms

• Lilyturf: The common English name for plants in the genus.
• Mondo grass: Another common name, especially for ornamental varieties.
• Ophiopogon japonicus: The specific botanical name.

Notes on Usage

• "Mạch môn đồng" is a specialized term primarily used in the context of traditional medicine and botany. In everyday conversation, the shortened form "mạch môn" is more common.