蒌 (lóu) - Artemisia — refers to plants of the genus & used in traditional medicine and cuisine.

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蒌 · lóu

Artemisia — refers to plants of the genus Artemisia, particularly Chinese mugwort or wormwood;

used in traditional medicine and cuisine.

Artemisia — refers to plants of the genusused in traditional medicine and cuisine.

Usage highlights

Chinese mugwortArtemisia leafWater artemisiaMugwort herbArtemisia root

Synonyms

  • 蒿— artemisia, mugwort
  • 艾— Chinese mugwort

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Mugwort is used in traditional medicine (蒌蒿).
  • Artemisia leaves are used in some dishes (蒌叶).
  • The plant grows in wetlands (水蒌).

Collocations

  • Chinese mugwort(蒌蒿)
  • Artemisia leaf(蒌叶)
  • Water artemisia(水蒌)
  • Mugwort herb(蒌草)
  • Artemisia root(蒌根)

Idioms

  • None commonly used

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Artemisia plants have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries.
  • Some Artemisia species are used in culinary applications, particularly in southern China.
  • The character appears in plant names and traditional herbal references.

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