吳茱萸

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Chinese[edit]

surname; province of Jiangsu cornelian cherry; dogwoodJapanese cornel and similar species, such as ailanthus-like prickly ash and Tetradium ruticarpum
trad. (吳茱萸) 茱萸
simp. (吴茱萸) 茱萸

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Noun[edit]

吳茱萸

  1. Fruit of the Euodia (Evodia) or Tetradium (An herb used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat hypertension; to reduces "dampness" and stomachache; to lead "fire" downwards, to warm the stomach.)

See also[edit]

  • 温里药 (wēnlǐyào) ("interior-warming" medicinal materials in traditional Chinese medicine)
  • 药材 (yàocái) (medicinal materials in traditional Chinese medicine)

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