红花 (hóng huā) — safflower (Carthamus tinctorius), used in Chinese medicine; (literary) red flower
Definition
In traditional Chinese medicine, 红花 (hónghuā) refers to safflower (Carthamus tinctorius), used in herbal remedies for circulation and menstrual issues. The literal reading 'red flower' appears mainly in literary or poetic contexts.
noun
safflower (Carthamus tinctorius)used in Chinese medicine(literary) red flower
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Examples
- 红花。Tā hē le yì bēi hóng huā chá lái huǎn jiě tòng jīng.She drank a cup of safflower tea to relieve menstrual cramps.
- ，红花。Chūn tiān dào le, huā yuán lǐ de hóng huā kāi dé fēi cháng piào liang.Spring arrived, and the red flowers in the garden are blooming beautifully.
- 红花。Zhè zhǒng zhōng yào hán yǒu hóng huā hé dāng guī.This Chinese medicine contains safflower and angelica.
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