herbal medicine


herbal medicine

noun

Definition of HERBAL MEDICINE

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

First Known Use of HERBAL MEDICINE

1848

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