tục đoạn

Definition

1. Noun:

   • Dipsacus: A genus of flowering plants in the family Caprifoliaceae, commonly known as teasels. The dried root of certain species, particularly Dipsacus asperoides, is used in traditional medicine.

2. Noun (Traditional Medicine):

   • Dipsacus root / Teasel root: The prepared root of the Dục đoạn plant, used as an herbal remedy. It is traditionally believed to strengthen bones and tendons, soothe the liver and kidneys, and stop bleeding.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Cây tục đoạn thường mọc ở vùng núi. (The dipsacus plant often grows in mountainous regions.)
  • Vị thuốc này có chứa tục đoạn. (This herbal medicine contains dipsacus root.)

Advanced Usage

• In botanical and pharmacological contexts, "tục đoạn" specifically refers to the medicinal material derived from the root of Wall. ex DC., known as "Xu Duan" in Chinese medicine.

Variants and Related Words

• Họ tục đoạn (n): Dipsacaceae, the teasel family (Note: Modern taxonomy often places in the family Caprifoliaceae).
  • Nhiều cây trong họ tục đoạn có hoa hình đầu. (Many plants in the teasel family have flower heads.)

Synonyms

• Teasel: The common name for plants of the genus .
• Xu Duan: The Romanized name for this herb in traditional Chinese medicine.

Related Terms

• Dipsacus asperoides: The primary botanical species source for the medicinal herb "tục đoạn".
• Tonify the liver and kidneys: A key traditional therapeutic action associated with this herb.