trần bì
Definition
- Noun (Traditional Medicine):
- Dried tangerine peel: The aged, dried peel of the tangerine or mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata), used as a common herb in traditional East Asian medicine, particularly in Vietnamese and Chinese pharmacopoeia. It is valued for its aromatic, digestive, and expectorant properties.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bác sĩ đông y kê đơn có vị trần bì. (The traditional medicine doctor prescribed a formula containing trần bì.)
- Trần bì thường được dùng để chữa ho và khó tiêu. (Dried tangerine peel is often used to treat cough and indigestion.)
Advanced Usage
- In herbal formulations, is often processed (aged for several years) to enhance its potency and reduce any harsh properties. It is a key component in many classic formulas designed to regulate (vital energy) and resolve phlegm.
Variants and Related Words
- Trần bì (pháp chế): Refers to the processed or prepared form of the herb, ready for decoction or inclusion in medicinal powders or pills.
Synonyms
- Dried citrus peel: A general term.
- Chenpi: The common Chinese name for the same medicinal substance.
- Aged mandarin peel: Descriptive synonym emphasizing the aging process.
Related Concepts
- Lý khí: A term in traditional medicine meaning to regulate the flow of ; is considered a herb that performs this function.
- Hóa đàm: A term meaning to transform or dissolve phlegm; one of the primary actions of .