石苇

石葦

shíwěi

noun

Meanings

1 Pyrrosia (genus of felt ferns)
2 cliff fern (TCM herb)

Characters

reed; (in names) slender plant

Examples

石苇是中药里常用的清热利尿药材。

Shíwěi shì zhōngyào lǐ chángyòng de qīngrè lì niào yàocái.

Pyrrosia is a commonly used TCM herb for clearing heat and promoting urination.

石苇多生长在岩石或树干上。

Shíwěi duō shēngzhǎng zài yánshí huò shùgàn shàng.

Cliff ferns mainly grow on rocks or tree trunks.

Tips

usage

Also written 石韦 — 苇 and 韦 are variant characters in herbal-text usage. Modern Pharmacopoeia prefers 石韦. In traditional Chinese medicine the dried fronds treat urinary disorders and coughs.

Stroke Order

石 shí

苇 wěi