萴 (cè) - Ce — a type of medicinal plant & specifically refers to aconite or monkshood in traditional

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cè ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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萴 · cè

Ce — a type of medicinal plant;

specifically refers to aconite or monkshood in traditional Chinese medicine.

Ce — a type of medicinal plantspecifically refers to aconite or monkshood in traditional

Usage highlights

Aconite rootAconite herbAconite preparationAconite poisonAconite medicine

Synonyms

  • 附子— aconite root (more common term in TCM)
  • 乌头— aconite/monkshood (alternative name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The root of aconite (萴子) is used in traditional medicine.
  • This herb belongs to the aconite family (萴草).
  • Caution is required when preparing aconite (萴 preparation).

Collocations

  • Aconite root(萴子)
  • Aconite herb(萴草)
  • Aconite preparation(萴制)
  • Aconite poison(萴毒)
  • Aconite medicine(萴药)

Idioms

  • As poisonous as aconite(毒如萴子)
  • Handle aconite with care(慎用萴草)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 萴 refers specifically to aconite/monkshood, a highly toxic plant used in traditional Chinese medicine.
  • In TCM, aconite is processed to reduce toxicity and used for its warming and pain-relieving properties.
  • The character appears mainly in medical and botanical contexts rather than everyday language.

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