ngư tất

Rễ cây ngư tất được phơi khô trên một chiếc mẹt tre.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Achyranthes bidentata: The primary meaning of "ngư tất" is a specific plant species used in traditional medicine, scientifically known as Achyranthes bidentata Blume. It is an herb whose root is commonly utilized.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Rễ cây ngư tất thường được dùng trong thuốc Đông y. (The root of the Achyranthes bidentata plant is often used in traditional Eastern medicine.)
  • Ngư tất là một vị thuốc quý. (Achyranthes bidentata is a precious medicinal herb.)

Advanced Usage

• In botanical and pharmacological contexts, "ngư tất" refers specifically to the medicinal properties of the root, which is believed to affect the liver and kidney meridians in traditional medicine.

Variants and Related Words

• Cây ngư tất: The "ngư tất" plant.
• Rễ ngư tất: The root of the "ngư tất" plant, which is the part used medicinally.

Synonyms

• Achyranthes root: Referring to the medicinal root.
• Ox knee (literal translation of its Chinese name "Niú Xī"): A common name in traditional medicine contexts, referencing the plant's joint-like nodes.

Notes on Usage

• "Ngư tất" is a specialized term almost exclusively used in the context of traditional Vietnamese medicine (Đông y) and botany. It is not a word used in everyday conversation.
• The scientific name is the most precise equivalent in English.