Radix
Radix
Radix (/ˈreɪdɪks/; from Latin radix, "root") is a term used in various fields of study, but in the medical context, it often refers to the root of a plant that is used for medicinal purposes.
Etymology
The term radix is derived from the Latin word for "root". This is reflective of its usage in the medical field, where it often refers to the root of a plant used for medicinal purposes.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, a radix is a plant root or underground part of a stem, which is used for therapeutic purposes. The radix is typically dried and used in the creation of medicines. Examples of plants with medicinal radices include Ginseng, Astragalus, and Dong Quai.
Related Terms
- Rhizome: A continuously growing horizontal underground stem which puts out lateral shoots and adventitious roots at intervals.
- Tuber: The thickened part of an underground stem of a plant, typically storing starch, from which new plants may grow.
- Bulb: A rounded underground storage organ present in some plants, notably those of the lily family, consisting of a short stem surrounded by fleshy scale leaves or leaf bases and resting over winter.
- Corm: A rounded underground storage organ present in plants such as crocuses, gladioli, and cyclamens, consisting of a swollen stem base covered with scale leaves.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Radix
- Wikipedia's article - Radix
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