sài hồ

sài hồ

Một bác sĩ Đông y đang cầm một nhánh sài hồ khô.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Bupleurum root / Thorowax root: The dried root of plants from the Bupleurum genus, primarily Bupleurum chinense or Bupleurum scorzonerifolium. It is a fundamental and widely used herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), classified as a "cool" herb that targets the Liver and Gallbladder meridians.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Sài hồ thường được kết hợp với các vị thuốc khác để điều trị cảm sốt. (Bupleurum root is often combined with other herbs to treat feverish colds.)
    • Bài thuốc này có chứa sài hồ để giúp giảm căng thẳng. (This herbal formula contains bupleurum to help reduce stress.)
    • Sài hồ khô cần được sắc kỹ trước khi uống. (Dried bupleurum root needs to be decocted thoroughly before drinking.)
Advanced Usage
  • In TCM terminology, is described as having the functions of "dispersing and reducing fever" (giải nhiệt) and "soothing the Liver" (sơ can). It is a key component in classic formulas like "Xiao Chai Hu Tang" (Tiểu Sài Hồ Thang) used for alternating chills and fever.
Variants and Related Words
  • Rễ sài hồ: Bupleurum root (specifying "rễ" - root).
    • Rễ sài hồ là bộ phận được dùng làm thuốc. (The bupleurum root is the part used for medicine.)
  • Cây sài hồ: Bupleurum plant.
    • Cây sài hồ có hoa nhỏ màu vàng. (The bupleurum plant has small yellow flowers.)
Synonyms
  • Bupleurum: The scientific/Latin name for the herb.
  • Chinese Thoroughwax: A common English name.
  • Chai Hu: The Mandarin Chinese (pinyin) name for the herb, frequently used in English TCM literature.
Notes on Usage
  • is almost exclusively used in the context of traditional herbal medicine. It is not a word used in everyday conversation about common objects or actions.
  • It is an uncountable noun when referring to the dried herbal material. One typically refers to a quantity or piece of it (e.g., - some bupleurum, - a slice of bupleurum).
  • Important: This information is for linguistic and cultural understanding. is a medicinal substance that should only be used under the guidance of a qualified healthcare or TCM practitioner.