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Examples of herbalism in a Sentence
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These techniques, such as herbalism – treatments made of plants – later became associated with court physicians.
—Alessandro Poletto, The Conversation, 1 Mar. 2024
In the first book by an Asian American author to explore the intersection of American folk herbalism and traditional Chinese medicine, herbalist and acupuncturist Erin Masako Wilkins shares accessible herbal wellness practices, remedies, and recipes grounded in East Asian traditions and history.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2023
Today, herbalism has gained traction as more and more people, especially Black herbalists on TikTok, share testimonies of herbalism’s non-toxic healing abilities.
—Celeste Polanco, refinery29.com, 7 Sep. 2021
Through our hair and its many rituals, remain the herbalism of our foremothers in the new world, passing down their ingenuity of homemade balms, creams, and oils for hair growth.
—Eshe Ukweli, refinery29.com, 7 June 2023
For her, that means dimensionalizing cannabis beyond smoking, but also bringing together her culinary skills and love of herbalism.
—Siraad Dirshe, refinery29.com, 20 Apr. 2021
Feinberg will talk about the folk tradition of herbalism centered around the wisdom of the natural world as a portal to understanding how plants can support people.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2023
Then, a new moon in Capricorn on Friday, December 23, gives you a fresh boost of inspiration to learn a new skill, perhaps a language or natural study like herbalism or botany.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Nov. 2022
Other experiences include cocoa ceremonies, womb healing, temazcalli, rituals at dawn greeting the seven directions, and massage rituals with traditional Mexican herbalism.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 11 Nov. 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
1855, in the meaning defined above
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“Herbalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herbalism. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
Medical Definition
herbalism
noun
herb·al·ism
ˈ(h)ər-bə-ˌliz-əm
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