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单词 milk vetch
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milk vetch


milk vetch

n.1. Any of various plants of the genus Astragalus of the pea family, having pinnate, compound leaves and clusters of purple, white, or yellowish flowers. Also called astragalus.2. See astragalus.
[From the belief that it increases the milk yield of goats.]

milk vetch

n (Plants) any of various leguminous plants of the genus Astragalus, esp A. glycyphyllos, with clusters of purple, white, or yellowish flowers: formerly reputed to increase milk production in goats

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n. any of various plants of the genus Astragalus, of the legume family, esp. a European plant, A. glycyphyllos, believed to increase the secretion of milk in goats. [1590–1600]
Thesaurus
Noun1.milk vetch - any of various plants of the genus Astragalusmilk vetch - any of various plants of the genus Astragalusmilk-vetchAstragalus, genus Astragalus - large genus of annual or perennial herbs or shrubs of north temperate regions; largest genus in the family LeguminosaeAstragalus glycyphyllos, wild liquorice, wild licorice - European perennialalpine milk vetch, Astragalus alpinus - perennial of mountainous areas of Eurasia and North AmericaAstragalus danicus, purple milk vetch - perennial of southern and western Europe having dense racemes of purple or violet flowersligneous plant, woody plant - a plant having hard lignified tissues or woody parts especially stems

milk vetch


astragalus

astragalus

A life-prolonging adaptogenic, vasodilator, anti-viral, anti-cancer antibacterial immunity-stimulating herb that produces extra interferon in the body. Used with cancer therapies because it counteracts the immune suppressing effects of cancer drugs and radiation. Extremely useful remedy for physical weakness and drained energy conditions like chronic fatigue, candida, herpes, hypoglycemia and exhaustion. Works great when used together with Ginseng. Great for spleen and lungs, increases “life energy” and stamina. Good for reducing night sweats and fluid retention. Vasodilating properties help noticeably lower blood pressure, improve circulation, break up blood clots to prevent heart disease. Boosts burned out adrenals for energy, helps normalize nervous system, balance hormones. Very good for lungs, respiratory conditions and helping regenerate bronchi cells. Beneficial to gastrointestinal tract. The root is the medicinally used part, and isn’t ready to be used until the 4th or 5th year of plant growth. Hairy stems with leaves made up of 12 - 18 pairs of leaflets. Other species of astragalus can be poisonous, but Astragalus membranaceus has no detrimental components and is used worldwide medicinally. Very popular in China. Sliced roots available in most chinese herbal stores. Unripe fleshy seed pods resemble green plums and are edible.

milk vetch


milk vetch

n.1. Any of various plants of the genus Astragalus of the pea family, having pinnate, compound leaves and clusters of purple, white, or yellowish flowers. Also called astragalus.2. See astragalus.

milk vetch


Related to milk vetch: astragalus
  • noun

Synonyms for milk vetch

noun any of various plants of the genus Astragalus

Synonyms

  • milk-vetch

Related Words

  • Astragalus
  • genus Astragalus
  • Astragalus glycyphyllos
  • wild liquorice
  • wild licorice
  • alpine milk vetch
  • Astragalus alpinus
  • Astragalus danicus
  • purple milk vetch
  • ligneous plant
  • woody plant
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