藚 (xù) - Water plantain (Alisma plantago-aquatica) & a type of aquatic plant used in traditional

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藚 · xù

Water plantain (Alisma plantago-aquatica);

a type of aquatic plant used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Water plantain (Alisma plantago-aquatica)a type of aquatic plant used in traditional

Usage highlights

Water plantain rootWater plantain herbDried water plantainWater plantain decoctionWild water plantainChinese water plantain

Synonyms

  • 泽泻— Another name for water plantain in Chinese medicine

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The water plantain (藚) grows in wetlands and ponds.
  • This herb contains water plantain root (藚根).
  • Traditional medicine uses water plantain (藚) for diuretic purposes.
  • The botanical name is Alisma plantago-aquatica (泽泻科植物).

Collocations

  • Water plantain root(藚根)
  • Water plantain herb(藚草)
  • Dried water plantain(干藚)
  • Water plantain decoction(藚汤)
  • Wild water plantain(野藚)
  • Chinese water plantain(中国藚)

Idioms

  • None commonly used with this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily known as a medicinal herb in traditional Chinese medicine
  • Used for its diuretic properties and to treat urinary conditions
  • Grows in aquatic environments throughout China

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