Traditional Medicine Herbs

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun a highly poisonous plant belonging to the pine family, typically having small white flowers and small, dark green leaves

  • Hemlock is a highly poisonous plant that can be fatal if ingested.
  • I heard that hemlock is growing wild in the field behind the old barn.
  • Don't touch that hemlock, it's bad news.
  • The presence of hemlock in the garden symbolizes danger and toxicity.

noun a type of vegetable with a bitter taste, also known as bitter melon

  • Bitter gourd, also known as bitter melon, is a vegetable commonly used in Asian cuisine.
  • I tried cooking bitter gourd for the first time and it was surprisingly tasty.
  • I can't stand the bitterness of bitter gourd, it's not my cup of tea.
  • The taste of bitter gourd is like a reminder that not everything in life is sweet.

noun a fragrant resinous wood used in incense and perfume making

  • Agalwood is a highly prized resinous wood used in perfumes and incense.
  • I love the scent of agalwood in my room.
  • That agalwood incense is lit!
  • The agalwood symbolizes strength and resilience in many cultures.

noun a fragrant dark resinous wood used in incense, perfume, and traditional medicine

  • Agarwood is a highly prized and valuable wood that is used in perfumes and incense.
  • Have you ever smelled agarwood? It has a really unique and pleasant scent.
  • Agarwood is like the fancy wood that smells really good.
  • The agarwood tree stands tall and strong, symbolizing resilience and strength.