nin-sin

9.9

A Chinese herb with divided leaves, small green flowers, and forked strong smelling roots used in medicine

noun

Specialized

: nin-sin

Nin-sin has been prized in Chinese medicine for hundreds of years.

Examples

The traditional healer recommended a tea made from nin-sin roots.
Many herbal remedies include nin-sin for its reputed health benefits.
The herbalist recommended nin-sin for its healing properties.
Many people believe nin-sin can help with digestion.
Many herbal remedies include nin-sin for its reputed health benefits.
The traditional healer recommended a tea made from nin-sin roots.
Many people believe nin-sin can help with digestion.

Synonyms

ginseng

vsnin-sin

11 6.3

A plant with thick roots used in traditional medicine to boost energy

is more specific, describing leaf, flower, and root details

Panax pseudoginseng

vsnin-sin

Specialized

9.9

A ginseng plant from China used in traditional medicine

is the same but used as a general Chinese herb term

Panax schinseng

vsnin-sin

Specialized

9.9

A Chinese plant with forked aromatic roots used in traditional medicine

is the same idea but may represent a different regional name

Panax ginseng

vsnin-sin

Specialized

7.4

A plant that lives many years and has a forked root with a strong smell people use in traditional medicine

focuses more on leaves and flowers, not just the root

Surface Forms

nin-sin singular

nin-sins plural

Etymology

Nin-sin comes from Chinese words ren and shen, which mean 'man' and 'root'. People named the plant this because its long, forked root often looks like a small person, and that's why the herb, known in English as ginseng, is thought to give strength and health.