菺 (jiān) - A type of plant, specifically referring to the

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菺 · jiān

A type of plant, specifically referring to the Chinese thoroughwort (Eupatorium chinense), a medicinal herb in traditional Chinese medicine.

A type of plant, specifically referring to the

Usage highlights

thoroughwort plantthoroughwort rootharvest thoroughwortthoroughwort decoctiondried thoroughwort

Synonyms

  • 泽兰— another name for thoroughwort in Chinese medicine

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The thoroughwort plant (菺) is used in herbal medicine.
  • This formula contains thoroughwort (菺草).
  • Traditional healers harvest thoroughwort (采菺) in autumn.

Collocations

  • thoroughwort plant(菺草)
  • thoroughwort root(菺根)
  • harvest thoroughwort(采菺)
  • thoroughwort decoction(菺汤)
  • dried thoroughwort(干菺)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 菺 is primarily known as a medicinal herb in traditional Chinese medicine.
  • The plant has historical usage in herbal remedies for various ailments.
  • It represents the rich botanical knowledge in Chinese herbal medicine traditions.

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