xié
cǎo

technical

Meaning of 缬草

缬草 means valerian; perennial herbaceous plant with medicinal roots. Pronounced xié cǎo.

  • valerian; perennial herbaceous plant with medicinal roots

Definitions & Examples

Xié
cǎo
yǒu
zhèn
jìng
ān
shén
de
gōng
xiào
 

Valerian has sedative and calming effects.

Zhōng
cháng
yòng
xié
cǎo
de
gēn
lái
zhì
liáo
shī
mián
 

Traditional Chinese medicine often uses valerian roots to treat insomnia.

Zhè
zhǒng
xié
cǎo
shēng
zhǎng
zài
yīn
shī湿
de
shān
zhōng
 

This valerian grows in shady, damp valleys.

Measure Words

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