Traditional Chinese Medicine Vocabulary

noun a type of plant in the amaranth family, commonly known as chaff-flower or devil's horsewhip

• Achyranthes is a genus of flowering plants in the amaranth family.
• I heard that achyranthes is a popular plant for landscaping.
• My grandma swears by achyranthes for its medicinal properties.
• The achyranthes in the garden symbolize resilience and strength.

noun a traditional Japanese hand-held weapon that consists of two sticks connected by a chain or rope

adjective related to or characteristic of the Japanese martial art of aikido

• The acu pressure points are crucial in traditional Chinese medicine.
• I heard acu can help with headaches.
• My mom swears by acu for her back pain.
• His words hit me like an acu needle, piercing through my defenses.

noun a therapy in which pressure is applied to specific points on the body to relieve pain or promote relaxation

• Acupressure is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves applying pressure to specific points on the body.
• I heard acupressure can help with headaches by pressing on certain points on your hand.
• I'm going to try some acupressure to see if it helps my back pain.
• Using acupressure, she was able to release the tension in her mind and find inner peace.

noun a form of alternative medicine that involves inserting thin needles into the body at specific points to relieve pain or treat various conditions

• Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body.
• I heard acupuncture can help with back pain, have you tried it?
• Some people swear by acupuncture for stress relief and relaxation.
• In a way, acupuncture is like finding the right balance in life by pinpointing the areas that need attention.

noun a person who practices acupuncture, a form of alternative medicine that involves inserting thin needles into the body at specific points to relieve pain or treat various conditions

• The acupuncturist carefully inserted the needles at specific points on the patient's body.
• I heard the acupuncturist can help with your back pain.
• My friend swears by her acupuncturist for stress relief.
• The acupuncturist's words were like needles, piercing through the patient's doubts and fears.

noun a type of aromatic wood used for making incense and perfume

• The agalloch tree is known for its valuable wood used in making furniture.
• I found a beautiful agalloch tree in the park while walking my dog.
• Let's go chill under that agalloch tree and have a picnic.
• The agalloch tree stood tall and strong, symbolizing resilience and endurance.