nghệ đen
Definition
- Noun:
- Black Turmeric: A perennial herbaceous plant (Curcuma zedoaria or Curcuma caesia) of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae), closely related to common turmeric (Curcuma longa). It is characterized by its dark blue, purple, or blackish rhizome.
- Zedoary: The aromatic rhizome of this plant, used in traditional medicine, cooking, and for dyeing.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nghệ đen thường được dùng trong các bài thuốc Đông y. (Black turmeric is often used in traditional Eastern medicine remedies.)
- Củ nghệ đen có màu tím đậm rất đặc trưng. (The black turmeric rhizome has a very distinctive dark purple color.)
- Bà tôi hay ngâm rượu nghệ đen để xoa bóp. (My grandmother often steeps black turmeric in alcohol for massage.)
Advanced Usage
- In botanical and pharmacological contexts, "nghệ đen" is precisely identified as (white zedoary) or the darker (black zedoary).
- The rhizome is used not only as a spice but also as a vital component in herbal formulations for treating digestive issues, pain, and inflammation.
Variants and Related Words
Nghệ vàng (n): Common turmeric (Curcuma longa), with a bright yellow-orange rhizome.
- Nghệ vàng dùng để tạo màu và hương vị cho cà ri. (Common turmeric is used to color and flavor curry.)
Củ nghệ (n): General term for turmeric rhizome.
- Củ nghệ rất tốt cho sức khỏe. (Turmeric rhizome is very good for health.)
Synonyms
- Zedoary: The common English name for the rhizome of .
- Black Turmeric: The direct descriptive translation, specifically for .
- White Turmeric: A name sometimes used for , which can cause confusion.
Related Terms
- Gừng (n): Ginger (), a related rhizome.
- Riềng (n): Galangal (), another member of the Zingiberaceae family used in cuisine and medicine.