herbal medicine

noun

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

Examples of herbal medicine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ayurveda is a holistic approach to health and wellness that combines practices like nutrition, herbal medicine, massage, yoga, and meditation with the belief that the mind, body, and spirit are interconnected.2 1. —Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025

The ground floor is packed with stalls selling fresh produce, Chinese herbal medicine, and cheap flip-flops. —Jeanne Malle, airmail.news, 2 Nov. 2024

Her research into herbal medicine resulted in Miracle Oil, the cornerstone of a brand that emphasizes potent, natural formulations crafted in small batches to ensure sustainability. —Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024

Berberine, a plant compound traditionally used in herbal medicine, is today commonly stocked on the shelves of health food stores and pharmacies as a supplement. —Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

herbal medicine

noun

1

: the practice of using plants or preparations containing plant products to maintain health and to prevent or treat illness or disease

2

: a preparation consisting of or made from plants that is used medicinally

Medical Definition

herbal medicine

noun

1

: the art or practice of using herbs and herbal remedies to maintain health and to prevent, alleviate, or cure disease

called also herbalism

2

: herbal remedy