thảo quyết minh
Definition
- Noun:
- Senna tora / Cassia tora: The primary meaning of "thảo quyết minh" is a specific plant species, known scientifically as Senna tora (formerly Cassia tora). It is an annual herb whose seeds are used in traditional medicine.
- Sickle senna: A common English name for the plant, referring to the shape of its seed pods.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Hạt thảo quyết minh thường được dùng trong các bài thuốc Đông y. (The seeds of Senna tora are often used in traditional Eastern medicine remedies.)
- Cây thảo quyết minh mọc hoang ở nhiều nơi. (The sickle senna plant grows wild in many places.)
Advanced Usage
- In botanical and pharmacological contexts, "thảo quyết minh" specifically refers to the dried, ripe seeds of the plant, which are credited with medicinal properties such as improving eyesight and acting as a laxative.
Variants and Related Words
- Quyết minh tử (n): This is another name, often more precise, for the seeds of the "thảo quyết minh" plant used in pharmacy.
- Quyết minh tử là vị thuốc làm sáng mắt. (Cassia seed is a medicinal ingredient that brightens the eyes.)
Synonyms
- Cassia tora: The former scientific name.
- Sicklepod: Another common English name for the plant.
- Foetid cassia: A name referring to its odor.
Notes on Usage
- "Thảo quyết minh" is a specialized term primarily used in the context of traditional medicine and botany. It is not a common word in everyday conversation.
- It is important to distinguish it from "quyết minh" or "thạch quyết minh" (abalone shell), which is a completely different substance from marine origin, also used in medicine.