thuốc đắp
Definition
- Noun:
- A poultice: A soft, moist mass of material, often containing medicinal herbs or other substances, applied to the body to relieve soreness, inflammation, or to draw out infection.
- A topical medicinal paste: A traditional preparation, typically made from crushed or ground herbs, roots, or other natural ingredients, applied directly to the skin for therapeutic purposes.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bà tôi thường dùng thuốc đắp từ lá cây để giảm sưng khớp. (My grandmother often uses a poultice made from leaves to reduce joint swelling.)
- Sau khi bị bỏng nhẹ, anh ấy đắp thuốc đắp lên vết thương. (After a minor burn, he applied a medicinal paste to the wound.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "thuốc đắp" is specific to traditional and folk medicine contexts. It implies a direct, external application where the medicinal mixture is in direct contact with the skin, often held in place by a cloth bandage.
Variants and Related Words
- Đắp thuốc (verb phrase): The action of applying a poultice.
- Bác sĩ y học cổ truyền khuyên nên đắp thuốc mỗi ngày một lần. (The traditional medicine doctor advised applying the poultice once a day.)
Synonyms
- Poultice: A soft, moist mass applied to the body.
- Cataplasm: A formal or medical term for a poultice.
- Topical paste: A general term for a medicine applied to the skin's surface.
Related Concepts
- Compress: A pad of cloth applied with pressure, which may be soaked in a medicinal liquid, differing from a poultice which is a thicker mass.
- Plaster: In some contexts, a similar topical application, but often refers to a more adhesive or pre-prepared commercial product.