茺蔚子

chōngwèizǐ
noun

Meanings

  1. 1 motherwort seeds (Leonurus japonicus)
  2. 2 chongweizi (TCM herb)

Examples

Chōngwèizǐ shì fùkē chángyòng de zhōngyào.
Motherwort seeds are a commonly used herb in gynecology.
Yīshēng kāi le chōngwèizǐ lái tiáolǐ yuèjīng.
The doctor prescribed motherwort seeds to regulate menstruation.

Tips

culture
is the classical name for (motherwort, literally 'herb that benefits mothers'). The seeds () are a distinct TCM item from the above-ground plant, used for invigorating blood and clearing the eyes.

Stroke Order

chōng
wèi