valerian; medicinal herb
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Meanings
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valerian; perennial herbaceous plant with medicinal roots
Refers to Valeriana officinalis and related species, commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine for their sedative properties.
Xié缬
cǎo草
jù具
yǒu有
zhèn镇
jìng静
ān安
shén神
de的
gōng功
xiào效
。
Valerian has sedative and calming effects.
Zhōng中
yī医
cháng常
yòng用
xié缬
cǎo草
de的
gēn根
lái来
zhì治
liáo疗
shī失
mián眠
。
Traditional Chinese medicine often uses valerian roots to treat insomnia.
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Zhè这
zhǒng种
xié缬
cǎo草
shēng生
zhǎng长
zài在
yīn阴
shī湿
de的
shān山
gǔ谷
zhōng中
。
This valerian grows in shady, damp valleys.