Polygonum multiflorum

Japanese: 何首烏 - かしゅう
Polygonum multiflorum
〘Noun〙① Old name of the plant "Tsurudokudami (vine bud)". Also, the name of the root that swells into a reddish brown lump. In Chinese medicine, it is used as a tonic and aphrodisiac. [Wakan Sansai Zue (1712)]② = Kashuimo (multi-headed taro root) [Season: Autumn] [Wamyoshu Heiyo Shoyakuki (1623)]

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Japanese:
〘名〙① 植物「つるどくだみ(蔓蕺)」の古名。また、赤褐色の塊状に肥大した根の称。漢方では強壮・強精剤とする。〔和漢三才図会(1712)〕② =かしゅういも(何首烏芋)《季・秋》 〔和名集并異名製剤記(1623)〕

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