Is 莨 commonly used in names?

No, it is rarely used in personal names due to its association with poisonous plants and medicinal toxicity.

What are the main uses of 莨?

Primarily refers to henbane and related plants, known for their medicinal and toxic properties in traditional contexts.

How is 莨 pronounced?

It has multiple readings: làng (in 莨菪) and liáng (in 薯莨, a different plant). Context determines the pronunciation.

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làng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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莨 · làng

A type of plant, specifically referring to henbane (Hyoscyamus niger) or other similar plants in the nightshade family, known for their toxic and medicinal properties.

A type of plant, specifically referring to henbane

Usage highlights

HenbaneTropane alkaloidsHenbane rootHenbane seedHenbane extract

Synonyms

莨菪— Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger)

Usage & contexts

Examples

Henbane (莨菪) is a poisonous plant used in traditional medicine.
The plant contains tropane alkaloids (莨菪烷类生物碱).
Ancient texts mention its use as an anesthetic (麻醉剂).

Collocations

Henbane(莨菪)
Tropane alkaloids(莨菪烷)
Henbane root(莨菪根)
Henbane seed(莨菪子)
Henbane extract(莨菪提取物)

Cultural background

FAQ

Historically used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anesthetic and antispasmodic properties.
Mentioned in ancient medical texts like Shennong Ben Cao Jing for treating various ailments.
Associated with toxicity and caution in usage due to its potent alkaloids.

莨 (làng) - A type of plant, specifically referring to henbane