nga truật
Definition
- Noun (Botany, Pharmacy):
- Zedoary: A perennial herb (Curcuma zedoaria) of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae), native to Southeast Asia and India. Its aromatic rhizome is used in traditional medicine, cooking, and perfumery.
- Zedoary rhizome: The dried, aromatic rootstock of the zedoary plant, which is processed for use as a spice or herbal remedy.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nga truật thường được dùng trong các bài thuốc Đông y. (Zedoary is often used in traditional Eastern medicine remedies.)
- Củ nga truật có mùi thơm nồng và vị hơi đắng. (The zedoary rhizome has a strong aroma and a slightly bitter taste.)
- Bột nga truật là một gia vị quan trọng trong một số món ăn. (Zedoary powder is an important spice in some dishes.)
Advanced Usage
- In botanical and pharmacological contexts, "nga truật" specifically refers to the plant (syn. ), distinguishing it from other turmeric species like (nghệ).
Variants and Related Words
- Củ nga truật: Zedoary root/rhizome.
- Bột nga truật: Zedoary powder.
- Curcuma zedoaria: The scientific Latin name for the zedoary plant.
Synonyms
- Zedoary: The common English name.
- White turmeric: A common alternative name, referring to the lighter color of its interior compared to common turmeric.
- Kachur (in some Indian contexts).
Related Terms
- Nghệ: Turmeric (), a related plant with a distinct bright yellow rhizome.
- Gừng: Ginger (), another member of the Zingiberaceae family.
- Dược liệu: Medicinal herb/material.