elixir; aromatic spirit
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Meanings
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elixir; a pharmaceutical preparation containing sugar and volatile oils dissolved in alcohol; aromatic spirit
A pharmaceutical term referring to a sweetened alcoholic solution, distinct from a tincture (酊剂) by the presence of sugar. Commonly used in both traditional Chinese and Western medicine formulations.
Yī医
shēng生
gěi给
tā他
kāi开
le了
yī一
zhǒng种
yǐ酏
jì剂
。
The doctor prescribed an elixir for him.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
yǐ酏
jì剂
hán含
yǒu有
bò薄
he荷
hé和
gān甘
cǎo草
chéng成
fèn分
。
This elixir contains peppermint and licorice ingredients.
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Yǐ酏
jì剂
shì是
yī一
zhǒng种
cháng常
yòng用
de的
zhōng中
yào药
zhì制
jì剂
xíng形
shì式
。
Elixir is a commonly used form of traditional Chinese medicine preparation.
Qǐng请
jiāng将
yǐ酏
jì剂
cún存
fàng放
zài在
yīn阴
liáng凉
gān干
zào燥
chù处
。
Please store the elixir in a cool, dry place.