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herbal medicine
noun
1
: the art or practice of using herbs and herbal preparations to maintain health and to prevent, alleviate, or cure disease
2
: a plant or plant part or an extract or mixture of these used in herbal medicine
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With only 36 beachfront villas, this adults-only oasis offers privacy like no other, as well as direct access to everything the island has to offer, like diving, an herbal medicine walk, sailing, and more.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
As part of the session, the acupuncturist may also recommend other treatments, including lifestyle changes and herbal medicine, to complement the acupuncture therapy.
—Bebe Hodges, USA TODAY, 29 Apr. 2024
Join local herbalist Meghan Henshaw to learn about notable plants books that enrich knowledge of herbal medicine.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 12 May 2024
The nonalcoholic El Diablo is made with panax ginseng, which is used in herbal medicine as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, plus NA tequila, fresh lime juice, black currant syrup, ginger beer, disco inferno and bolivar bitters ($9).
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1829, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Herbal medicine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herbal%20medicine. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.
Kids Definition
herbal medicine
noun1
: the practice of using plants or preparations containing plant products to maintain health and to prevent or treat illness or disease
2
: a preparation consisting of or made from plants that is used medicinally
Medical Definition
herbal medicine
noun1
: the art or practice of using herbs and herbal remedies to maintain health and to prevent, alleviate, or cure disease
called also herbalism
2
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