noun
dong quai; Angelica sinensis
An aromatic herb used in traditional medicine, especially for gynecological symptoms. Also referred to as 当帰 (とうき).
See also: 当帰
カラトウキは漢方で婦人科系の症状に使われる。
Dong quai is used in Kampo medicine for gynecological symptoms.
当帰 is a broader term for Angelica root used in Kampo, while カラトウキ specifically refers to the Chinese species Angelica sinensis.
The name 唐当帰 literally means 'Chinese angelica', from 唐 (kara, 'China') and 当帰 (tōki, 'angelica'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain.