Herbalism (`herbology` or `herbal medicine`) is use of plants for medicinal purposes, and the study of such use. Plants have been the basis for medical treatments through much of human history, and such traditional medicine is still widely practiced today. Modern medicine recognizes herbalism as a form of alternative medicine, as the practice ...
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• (n.) The knowledge of herbs.
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(ur´-) (hur´bәl-iz-әm) the medical use of preparations containing only plant material.
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Art of using herbs to facilitate human needs both magickally and medicinally.
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Herb'al·ism noun The knowledge of herbs.
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Herbalism: The practice of making or prescribing herbal remedies for medical conditions. Practitioners of herbalism may be licensed MDs, naturopaths, or osteopaths. They may also be unlicensed. Interested consumers should seek out knowledgeable, and preferably licensed, herbalists.
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Use of plants and herbal remedies so treat illness.
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In alternative medicine, the prescription and use of plants and their derivatives for medication. Herbal products are favoured by alternative practitioners as `natural medicine`, as opposed to modern synthesized medicines and drugs, which are regarded with suspicion because of the dangers of side effects and dependence. Many herbal remedi...
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