天麻

tiānmá

noun

Meanings

1 gastrodia (Gastrodia elata)
2 gastrodia rhizome (traditional Chinese medicine)

Characters

Examples

天麻可以治头痛。

Tiānmá kěyǐ zhì tóutòng.

Gastrodia can treat headaches.

这锅汤加了天麻和枸杞。

Zhè guō tāng jiā le tiānmá hé gǒuqǐ.

This soup has gastrodia and goji berries added.

Tips

culture

天麻 is a prized Chinese herbal medicine, listed in the 《神农本草经》 as a superior herb. Traditionally used to treat dizziness, headaches, and seizures. Often stewed with chicken or fish head soup.

Stroke Order

天 tiān

麻 má