rau má
Definition
- Noun:
- Centella (Centella asiatica): A creeping, perennial herbaceous plant, native to Asia. It is characterized by its small, fan-shaped green leaves with rounded edges and scalloped margins, and long petioles. It grows wild in damp, shady areas.
- Gotu kola / Pennywort: Common English names for this plant, often used in culinary and traditional medicinal contexts.
- A type of edible green / herb: Refers to the plant primarily used as a leafy vegetable or herbal ingredient.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Rau má thường được ép lấy nước uống. (Gotu kola is often juiced to make a drink.)
- Mẹ tôi hái rau má trong vườn để nấu canh. (My mother picks pennywort in the garden to cook soup.)
- Rau má mọc hoang ở nhiều nơi. (Centella grows wild in many places.)
Advanced Usage
- In traditional medicine, is renowned for its purported cooling properties and is used in remedies aimed at reducing internal heat, improving skin health, and enhancing cognitive function.
- is a key ingredient in various Vietnamese beverages and desserts, such as (pennywort juice) and (pennywort sweet soup).
Variants and Related Words
- Nước rau má (n): Pennywort juice, a popular Vietnamese drink.
- Một ly nước rau má rất mát vào mùa hè. (A glass of pennywort juice is very refreshing in the summer.)
- Bột rau má (n): Dried and powdered centella, used in cosmetics and health supplements.
Synonyms
- Gotu kola: The most common English name, especially in medicinal contexts.
- Pennywort: A general name for plants with round, coin-like leaves.
- Centella asiatica: The scientific botanical name.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- While there are no direct idioms with , the plant is culturally referenced in the saying (If there's no fish, pennywort is considered important), highlighting its role as a reliable, available food source.
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