astragalus
Ankle joint keystone
Astragalus is a large genus of flowering plants in the legume family, commonly called milkvetches or locoweeds.
Some species are used in traditional medicine, particularly Chinese herbalism, where astragalus root is believed to support immune function.
In anatomy, the astragalus is the talus—the ankle bone that connects the leg to the foot.
Poisonous range plant
- legumePod-producing plant family
- rootUnderground absorbing structure
- perennialRecurring each year
- nodulationDevelopment of small lumps
foliage · saponins · polysaccharides · flavonoids · wildflower · prairie · steppe
Stress-regulating natural compound
- tonicInvigorating medicinal drink
- decoctionBoiled herbal concentrate
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
extract · ginseng · licorice · reishi · medicinal · supplement · capsule · powder
Leg-foot joint
- talusAnkle's main bone
- tarsusAnkle bone cluster
- calcaneusPosterior foot bone
- skeletonInternal supportive framework
joint · articulation · fibula · tibia · navicular · cuboid · cuneiform · metatarsal
Bone at finger base
- taliAnkle bones, anatomically
- gamingInteractive electronic entertainment
- ancientVery old indeed
- romanUpright letter style
divination · lots · casting · gambling · chance · fortune · sheep · goat
Protein targeting foreign substances
- lymphocyteImmune system white cell
- T-cellThymus-derived immune lymphocyte
- macrophageEngulfing immune cell
- cytokineImmune signaling molecule
immunity · adaptive · innate · resistance · antiviral · anti-inflammatory · polysaccharide · supplement
Vital life energy
- spleenBlood-filtering abdominal organ
- lungRespiratory chest organ
- meridianPole-to-pole great circle
- deficiencyLack of something needed
yang · yin · moxibustion · acupuncture · formula · decoction · shen · holistic
locoweed
Poisonous range plant
nodulation · foliage · saponins · polysaccharides · flavonoids · wildflower · prairie · steppe
adaptogen
Stress-regulating natural compound
infusion · extract · ginseng · licorice · reishi · medicinal · supplement · capsule · powder · ayurveda
ankle
Leg-foot joint
skeleton · joint · articulation · fibula · tibia · navicular · cuboid · cuneiform · metatarsal · phalanges
knucklebone
Bone at finger base
roman · divination · lots · casting · gambling · chance · fortune · sheep · goat · ossicle
antibody
Protein targeting foreign substances
- lymphocyteImmune system white cell
- T-cellThymus-derived immune lymphocyte
- macrophageEngulfing immune cell
cytokine · immunity · adaptive · innate · resistance · antiviral · anti-inflammatory · polysaccharide · supplement · research
qi
Vital life energy
deficiency · yang · yin · moxibustion · acupuncture · formula · decoction · shen · holistic · practitioner
molding
Decorative architectural edging
entablature · cornice · architrave · frieze · fluting · volute · abacus · ionic · plinth · ornament