蓇 (gǔ) - A medicinal plant & refers to the follicle of certain plants in
蓇 · gǔ
A medicinal plant;
refers to the follicle of certain plants in traditional Chinese medicine, particularly the follicle of the Chinese star anise (Illicium verum).
A medicinal plantrefers to the follicle of certain plants in
Usage highlights
Star anise follicleMedicinal folliclePlant follicleFollicle fruitChinese star aniseTraditional medicine
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The follicle of star anise is used in medicine (八角蓇葖).
- This herb contains medicinal follicles (药用蓇葖).
- Traditional medicine utilizes plant follicles (植物蓇葖).
Collocations
- Star anise follicle(八角蓇葖)
- Medicinal follicle(药用蓇葖)
- Plant follicle(植物蓇葖)
- Follicle fruit(蓇葖果)
- Chinese star anise(八角茴香)
- Traditional medicine(中药)
Cultural background
FAQ- Primarily used in the context of traditional Chinese medicine and botany.
- Refers specifically to the dry follicle fruit that splits open along one side when mature.
- Associated with the Chinese star anise, which is important in both medicine and cooking.