Traditional Medicine Practices

noun a liquid made by boiling or steeping a substance in water to extract its flavors or medicinal properties

• The herbalist prepared a decoction of various medicinal plants for the patient.
• My grandma always makes a decoction of herbs when I have a cold.
• I heard that drinking a decoction of ginger and honey can help with a sore throat.
• His words were like a decoction of wisdom, soothing and enlightening at the same time.

noun a mixture of egg white and water used in cooking or painting

• The chef demonstrated how to make a glair by whisking egg whites until they formed stiff peaks.
• I accidentally added too much glair to the cake batter, but it turned out fluffy and delicious.
• I always use a little glair in my scrambled eggs to make them extra fluffy.
• His words were like a glair, adding a light and airy touch to the conversation.

noun a small pointed eminence of the external ear, situated in front of the concha

• The tragus is a small pointed eminence of the external ear.
• I accidentally bumped my tragus and it really hurt!
• I got a new piercing on my tragus and it looks so cool.
• His words pierced through her like a tragus piercing.

noun a type of Indian digestive powder made from various spices and herbs

• The doctor prescribed a churan to help with my digestion.
• I always carry churan in my bag in case of an upset stomach.
• My grandma swears by this churan for any kind of ailment.
• Adding a little churan to the mix always spices things up.

noun a proper noun referring to a specific name or place

• The town of Abilla is known for its historical landmarks and cultural heritage.
• I heard Abilla is a great place to visit for a weekend getaway.
• Abilla is lit, you have to check it out sometime!
• Her mind was like a labyrinth, intricate and complex like the streets of Abilla.

noun a plant native to tropical regions that is used in traditional medicine

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• The abuta tree is known for its large, umbrella-shaped canopy.
• I saw a bunch of abuta trees while hiking in the forest.
• Let's chill under the abuta tree and enjoy the shade.
• His wisdom was like the roots of the abuta tree, deep and unshakeable.

noun a proper noun referring to a specific name or title

• The traditional dance performance showcased the graceful movements of the achua dancers.
• I heard that the achua tribe is known for their intricate beadwork.
• I can't believe how lit the achua party was last night!
• Her words were like a soothing balm, an achua for my troubled soul.