herbalism

Noun

Meaning

The knowledge of herbs.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

botany herbalist chemist acupuncture herbal divination botanist animism alternative medicine botanica herbology pharmacognosy phytotherapy complementary medicine Chinese medicine
Show all synonyms

Examples

And as much as I adore reading and writing stories, I have interests in herbalism, homesteading, being a doula, wildlife rehabilitation, healthy cooking and oh so many others! Source: Internet

Modern scientific biomedical research (where results are testable and reproducible ) began to replace early Western traditions based on herbalism, the Greek " four humours " and other such pre-modern notions. Source: Internet

Importantly, the author's holistic approach to herbalism avoids the common method of recommending specific herbs for whatever symptoms present, called the "this for that" approach in the book's foreword. Source: Internet

Many of the herbs that we know as adaptogens today were first used generations ago in Ayurveda (the traditional system of herbalism in India) and in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Source: Internet

Herbal Therapy for Women provides a concise, intelligent introduction to herbs and herbalism. Source: Internet

Her mother, LaRee Westover, trains herbalists and is the author of a book on herbalism, Butterfly Miracles with Essential Oils. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

herbal tea herbal therapy herbal treatment herbalist herbalistic herbalize