萹 (biǎn) - A type of plant, specifically the 'knotweed' or & also used in the name of a traditional

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萹 · biǎn

A type of plant, specifically the 'knotweed' or 'smartweed' (Polygonum aviculare);

also used in the name of a traditional Chinese medicinal herb.

A type of plant, specifically the 'knotweed' oralso used in the name of a traditional

Usage highlights

KnotweedBianxu herbBian bean

Synonyms

  • 萹蓄— knotweed, smartweed (medicinal herb)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Knotweed (萹蓄) is used in traditional medicine.
  • The plant grows in fields (萹豆).
  • Herbalists harvest the knotweed (萹蓄).

Collocations

  • Knotweed(萹蓄)
  • Bianxu herb(萹蓄)
  • Bian bean(萹豆)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily known as a component in the name of the medicinal herb 萹蓄 (knotweed/smartweed).
  • Used in traditional Chinese medicine for its diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties.

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