虈 (xiāo) - Aromatic plant & refers to Angelica dahurica or other fragrant herbs

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虈 · xiāo

Aromatic plant;

refers to Angelica dahurica or other fragrant herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Aromatic plantrefers to Angelica dahurica or other fragrant herbs

Usage highlights

Angelica rootAngelica herbAngelica fragranceWhite angelicaMedicinal angelicaAngelica powder

Synonyms

  • 白芷— Angelica dahurica (more common name for the same herb)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The herbalist prescribed angelica root (虈根).
  • This traditional formula contains angelica (虈草).
  • The medicinal herb has a distinctive aroma (虈香).

Collocations

  • Angelica root(虈根)
  • Angelica herb(虈草)
  • Angelica fragrance(虈香)
  • White angelica(白虈)
  • Medicinal angelica(药虈)
  • Angelica powder(虈粉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in traditional Chinese medicine for its aromatic properties and medicinal value.
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing herbal remedies and fragrant plants.
  • Considered a valuable herb with both therapeutic and aromatic applications.

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