Chinese edit

Eleutherococcus senticosus (formerly called Siberian ginseng, syn. Acanthopanax senticosus
 
a slice; piece; flake
a slice; piece; flake; thin; slice; disc; sheet
trad. (刺五加片) 刺五加
simp. #(刺五加片) 刺五加

Pronunciation edit


Noun edit

刺五加片

  1. Manyprickle Acanthopanax tablets used in traditional Chinese medicine "to reinforce qi, to invigorate the function of the spleen and the kidney, and to calm the nerves in the treatment of hypofunction of the spleen and the kidney marked by general weakness, lassitude, anorexia, aching of the loins and knees, insomnia and dream-disturbed sleep". These tablets are made from Acanthopanacis Senticosi (刺五加).

References edit

  • State Pharmacopoeia Commission of the PRC (2005). "Pharmacopoeia of The People’s Republic of China (Volume I)". Chemical Industry Press. →ISBN.