herbal remedy

noun

: medicine made from a plant or plants

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Evidence supporting these claims is mixed, and overuse of this traditional herbal remedy may cause liver damage.1 Jump to Key Takeaways. 1. Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 20 June 2025 Kratom is a traditional herbal remedy from Southeast Asia that proponents say has potential for a variety of uses, including as a stimulant or pain reliever, or as treatment for depression, anxiety and opioid withdrawal. Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 31 May 2025 Ginseng has a centuries-long history as an herbal remedy for all sorts of health concerns — some proven, others murky — that range from reducing fatigue to improving memory. Claire Sullivan, WWD, 15 Mar. 2025

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herbal remedy

noun
: a plant or plant part or an extract or mixture of these used in herbal medicine
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