mạch môn
Definition
- Noun:
- Ophiopogon japonicus: A small, perennial plant species, also known as dwarf lilyturf, whose tuberous roots are used in traditional East Asian medicine.
- Mondo grass: A common name for this plant, often used in gardening for its grass-like foliage.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Rễ của cây mạch môn thường được phơi khô để làm thuốc. (The root of the Ophiopogon plant is often dried for use in medicine.)
- Mạch môn được trồng trong vườn như một loại cây cảnh. (Mondo grass is grown in gardens as an ornamental plant.)
Advanced Usage
- In traditional medicine contexts, "mạch môn" is often referred to by its full botanical name or as "Mai Men Dong" in pharmacognosy.
- Vị thuốc này có chứa mạch môn. (This herbal preparation contains Ophiopogon japonicus.)
Variants and Related Words
- Mạch môn đông (n): A more formal or traditional name for the same plant, emphasizing its use in "Đông y" (Eastern medicine).
Synonyms
- Dwarf lilyturf: A common English name for the plant.
- Fountain plant: Another ornamental name referring to its growth habit.
- Snake's beard: A colloquial name based on the appearance of its foliage.
Related Terms
- Dược liệu (n): Medicinal herb; the category to which belongs.
- Đông y (n): Traditional Eastern medicine; the system in which is commonly used.