ngưu tất
Definition
- Noun:
- Achyranthes root: The dried root of the plant Achyranthes bidentata or related species, used in traditional medicine.
- An herbal material: A common ingredient in East Asian traditional medicine, believed to have properties for strengthening bones and tendons, and promoting blood circulation.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Thầy thuốc kê đơn có vị ngưu tất. (The physician prescribed a formula containing achyranthes root.)
- Ngưu tất thường được dùng để chữa đau lưng và khớp. (Achyranthes root is often used to treat back and joint pain.)
Advanced Usage
- In traditional medicine theory, ngưu tất is categorized as an herb that guides the effects of other herbs downward in the body.
- Ngưu tất dẫn các vị thuốc khác đi xuống. (Achyranthes root guides other medicinal herbs downward.)
Variants and Related Words
- Cây ngưu tất (n): The achyranthes plant itself.
- Cây ngưu tất được trồng để lấy rễ. (The achyranthes plant is cultivated for its root.)
Synonyms
- Achyranthes root: The standard English name for this herb.
- Ox knee (literal translation): A direct but less common translation of the Chinese characters that make up the Vietnamese name.
Related Terms
- Dược liệu (n): Medicinal herb/material. Ngưu tất is a type of dược liệu.
- Thuốc Bắc (n): Northern medicine (referring to traditional Chinese medicine). Ngưu tất is commonly used in Thuốc Bắc.