شهترج
Root entry · 12 derived lemmasThis root entry discusses a specific plant, likely a type of herb or vegetable, known in classical Arabic. It details its medicinal properties, particularly its use for skin conditions and chronic fevers, and mentions its recognition by physicians.
Derived headwords
- 1.Citronclassical
A Persian loanword referring to a type of citrus fruit, specifically the citron, also known as 'sultan of herbs'. It was recognized by physicians for its medicinal properties.
- 1.Sultan of herbsclassical
A Persian term meaning 'sultan of herbs', used as a synonym for شاهترج, indicating a highly regarded or principal herb.
- 1.Sultan of legumesclassical
A descriptive phrase meaning 'sultan of legumes' or 'king of herbs', used to describe the plant شاهترج, highlighting its importance or perceived superiority among herbs.
- 1.knownboth
Recognized or familiar, particularly in the context of medical knowledge among physicians.
- 1.beneficialboth
Having a positive effect or yielding benefit, used here to describe the medicinal properties of the plant's leaves and seeds.
- 1.leafboth
The part of a plant, specifically referring to the leaves of the شاهترج, which were considered beneficial for medicinal purposes.
- 1.seedboth
The reproductive unit of a plant, referring to the seeds of the شاهترج, which were used medicinally.
- 1.scabiesboth
A contagious skin infestation caused by mites, mentioned as a condition treatable by the plant.
- 1.itchboth
A tingling or irritating sensation on the skin that provokes a desire to scratch, listed as a condition treatable by the plant.
- 1.melancholic diseasesclassical
Diseases attributed to an excess of black bile in humoral theory, considered treatable by the plant.
- 1.feverboth
An abnormally high body temperature, specifically referring to chronic or persistent fevers that could be treated by the plant.
- 1.chronicboth
Long-lasting or persistent, used to describe fevers that the plant was effective against.