also: いちやくそう
shinleaf (Pyrola japonica)
A small evergreen woodland plant native to East Asia, bearing white or pinkish bell-shaped flowers. The name literally means 'one-medicine herb', reflecting its traditional medicinal use.
Shinleaf is a perennial herb that grows on forest floors in mountainous areas.
The flowers of shinleaf bloom facing downward and are white or pale pink.
Hiragana spelling; less common than katakana but still encountered.
Kanji spelling; rarely used in practice.
Alternate kanji spelling; it is rarely used.
The name イチヤクソウ (一薬草) literally means 'one-medicine herb', referring to its historical use as a single-herb remedy. The exact origin of the name is uncertain, but it is traditionally associated with the plant's medicinal properties.