天麻

tiānmá

noun

Meanings

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

Characters

Examples

HSK 4

天麻可以治头痛。

Tiānmá kěyǐ zhì tóutòng.

Gastrodia can treat headaches.

HSK 7-9

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