Traditional Chinese Medicine

noun a type of edible mushroom native to East Asia, typically used in cooking

• Shiitake mushrooms are known for their rich and savory flavor in Japanese cuisine.
• I love adding shiitake mushrooms to my stir-fry for an extra depth of flavor.
• These shiitake mushrooms are the bomb in my pasta dish!
• The shiitake mushrooms symbolize growth and renewal in this artwork.

noun the tree bearing this fruit

• The jujube plant is native to China and has been cultivated for thousands of years.
• I tried a jujube fruit for the first time and it was surprisingly sweet!
• Let's grab some jujube candies from the store, they're so tasty.
• The jujube tree symbolizes longevity and prosperity in many cultures.

noun the fruit of the goji plant, often used in traditional Chinese medicine

• The goji berry is known for its high antioxidant content and health benefits.
• I like snacking on goji berries because they're good for you.
• Have you tried those goji berry snacks? They're bomb!
• Her energy was like a goji berry, always vibrant and full of life.

noun a fast-growing vine native to Asia, known for its invasive nature in the southeastern United States

• Kudzu is a fast-growing vine native to Asia that has become invasive in the United States.
• I heard that kudzu is taking over the abandoned lot down the street.
• Man, that kudzu is like a weed on steroids!
• The spread of misinformation online is like kudzu, choking out the truth.

noun Aconite can also refer to a poisonous extract from this plant used in ancient times as a poison or medicine.

• The toxic plant aconite is also known as wolfsbane.
• I heard that aconite is a really poisonous plant.
• Don't mess with aconite, it's no joke.
• Her words were like aconite, poisoning the atmosphere with negativity.

noun a type of flowering plant in the Campanulaceae family

• Adenophora is a genus of flowering plants in the family Campanulaceae.
• I planted some adenophora in my garden to attract butterflies.
• Those adenophora flowers are really popping in the yard.
• Her voice was as delicate and beautiful as a blooming adenophora flower.

noun a small, red bean commonly used in East Asian cuisine

• Adzuki beans are a type of small red bean commonly used in Asian cooking.
• I love making adzuki bean soup on cold winter days.
• These adzuki beans are the bomb! They make the best veggie burgers.
• The adzuki bean represents resilience and strength in Japanese culture.