herbalism

noun

herb·​al·​ism ˈ(h)ər-bə-ˌli-zəm How to pronounce herbalism (audio)

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These techniques, such as herbalism – treatments made of plants – later became associated with court physicians. Alessandro Poletto, The Conversation, 1 Mar. 2024 In the first book by an Asian American author to explore the intersection of American folk herbalism and traditional Chinese medicine, herbalist and acupuncturist Erin Masako Wilkins shares accessible herbal wellness practices, remedies, and recipes grounded in East Asian traditions and history. Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2023 Today, herbalism has gained traction as more and more people, especially Black herbalists on TikTok, share testimonies of herbalism’s non-toxic healing abilities. Celeste Polanco, refinery29.com, 7 Sep. 2021 Through our hair and its many rituals, remain the herbalism of our foremothers in the new world, passing down their ingenuity of homemade balms, creams, and oils for hair growth. Eshe Ukweli, refinery29.com, 7 June 2023 See all Example Sentences for herbalism 

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of herbalism was in 1855

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“Herbalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herbalism. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

herbalism

noun
herb·​al·​ism ˈ(h)ər-bə-ˌliz-əm How to pronounce herbalism (audio)
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