quy vĩ

Một người thầy thuốc đang cẩn thận sắp xếp những quy vĩ khô trên một chiếc khay gỗ.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Fine rootlets of the Angelica sinensis root: Refers specifically to the small, hair-like roots attached to the main tuber of the Angelica sinensis plant (commonly known as đương quy in Vietnamese). This part of the herb is used in traditional medicine.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong bài thuốc này, quy vĩ có tác dụng hoạt huyết. (In this remedy, the fine angelica rootlets have the effect of invigorating blood circulation.)
  • Quy vĩ thường được phơi khô trước khi dùng. (The fine angelica rootlets are usually dried before use.)

Advanced Usage

• In traditional Vietnamese medicine (Thuốc Nam), quy vĩ is often distinguished from the main root () and the head of the root (), as each part is believed to have slightly different medicinal properties.

Variants and Related Words

• Đương quy (n): The primary name for the plant or its main root.
• Quy thân (n): The main body of the root.
• Quy đầu (n): The head or top part of the root.

Synonyms

• Fine angelica rootlets: A descriptive English term.
• Angelica tail: A less common, direct translation.

Notes on Usage

• quy vĩ is a specialized term used primarily in the context of traditional herbal medicine and pharmacy. It is not a common word in everyday conversation.