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noun
An herbal drug or similar preparation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
The practice of using herbs to treat medical conditions, especially as part of traditional medicine.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Broader terms: herbalism
noun
the use of medicinal herbs to prevent or treat disease or promote health
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: alternative medicine
noun
a medicine made from plants and used to prevent or treat disease or promote health
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug
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