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

Onions can be used as an herbal medicine to relieve asthma, bronchitis, and coughing.1 8. —Melissa Porrey Lpc, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025

The school emphasizes the connection between mind, body, and spirit, incorporating practices such as meditation and herbal medicine into its curricula. —Benjamin Adams, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025

How Lion’s Mane Gained Its ‘Natural Nootropic’ Reputation For most of history, lion’s mane remained a niche ingredient in herbal medicine and culinary traditions, particularly in soups and teas. —Scott Travers, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025

In Chinese herbal medicine, Gentiana is known for improving digestive health.13 Gentiana's compounds, like iridoids and flavonoids, help stimulate stomach acid, enzymes, and mucin.14 These actions can potentially ease digestive issues, including bloating. —Johna Burdeos, Health, 10 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for herbal medicine

• biomedicine
• telemedicine

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