herbalist
noun
herb·al·ist
ˈ(h)ər-bə-list 
1
: a person who practices healing by the use of herbs
2
: a person who collects or grows herbs
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Carbon Nation is part of an ecosystem of Black spiritualists, natural-living advocates, herbalists, alternative historians, motivational speakers, and backpack rappers known as the conscious community.
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David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2025
Healers and herbalists would carefully choose herbs to address a variety of concerns, such as colds, digestive troubles, menstrual discomfort, and even spiritual purification.
—Stephanie Long, Essence, 15 Feb. 2025
Nearly a mile high, the hotel has nine rooms with a minimalistic approach to Alpine architecture, zero-waste cuisine rooted in foraged and regionally grown ingredients, and a holistic spa that draws on the knowledge of local herbalists and naturalists.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
And then he’s got a much bigger problem when Buck takes ill on the way to Lallybroch, and Roger must bring him to the local herbalist.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 22 Nov. 2024
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David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2025
Healers and herbalists would carefully choose herbs to address a variety of concerns, such as colds, digestive troubles, menstrual discomfort, and even spiritual purification.
—Stephanie Long, Essence, 15 Feb. 2025
Nearly a mile high, the hotel has nine rooms with a minimalistic approach to Alpine architecture, zero-waste cuisine rooted in foraged and regionally grown ingredients, and a holistic spa that draws on the knowledge of local herbalists and naturalists.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
And then he’s got a much bigger problem when Buck takes ill on the way to Lallybroch, and Roger must bring him to the local herbalist.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Herbalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herbalist. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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