Traditional Medicine Vocabulary

noun a watery fluid that circulates through a plant, carrying nutrients and water

verb to drain the energy or vitality from someone or something

• The sap of the maple tree is used to make syrup.
• Don't be a sap and fall for his tricks.
• I can't believe he sapped all my energy with his constant talking.
• Her kind words acted as a sap, rejuvenating my spirits.

adjective causing sweat or perspiration

• The doctor prescribed a sudorific medication to help reduce the patient's fever.
• I heard that drinking ginger tea can be sudorific and help you sweat out toxins.
• I tried that new workout class and man, it was so sudorific!
• The intense debate between the two politicians was sudorific, with both of them sweating under the pressure.

noun a type of edible mollusk that has a flattened shell with a pearly interior

adjective relating to or characteristic of abalones

• The chef prepared a delicious abalone dish for the high-end restaurant.
• I tried abalone for the first time last night, and it was surprisingly good!
• Abalone is considered a luxury seafood item among foodies.
• Her beauty was like a shimmering abalone shell, captivating everyone around her.

noun a genus of tropical trees or shrubs in the mallow family, native to Southeast Asia and Australia

• The abroma plant is native to tropical regions and is known for its large, heart-shaped leaves.
• I heard that abroma plants are really easy to take care of and make a great addition to any indoor garden.
• Check out that abroma plant over there, it's so cool!
• The abroma plant symbolizes resilience and growth in the face of adversity.