ngũ gia bì
Definition
- Noun:
- A medicinal plant: A small tree or shrub native to mountainous regions, characterized by thorns and leaves resembling a hand. Its bark is commonly used in traditional medicine, often steeped in alcohol to make a tonic wine.
- A botanical genus: Refers to plants of the genus Acanthopanax or Eleutherococcus, known for their use in herbal remedies.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Vỏ cây ngũ gia bì được ngâm rượu để làm thuốc bổ. (The bark of the ngũ gia bì plant is steeped in wine to make a tonic.)
- Ông tôi thường uống rượu ngâm ngũ gia bì cho khỏe xương cốt. (My grandfather often drinks wine infused with ngũ gia bì for bone and joint health.)
Advanced Usage
- In traditional medicine systems, is classified as an herb that strengthens bones and tendons, relieves rheumatism, and boosts vitality.
Variants and Related Words
- Cây ngũ gia bì: The tree/shrub.
- Rượu ngũ gia bì: Tonic wine made by macerating bark in alcohol.
Synonyms
- Acanthopanax: The scientific genus name.
- Eleutherococcus: Another scientific genus name for related species, such as (Siberian ginseng).
- Medicinal bark: A general descriptive term for its primary use.
Related Terms
- Thảo dược: Herbal medicine.
- Rượu thuốc: Medicinal wine or tonic liquor.
- Cây thuốc: Medicinal plant.