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herbal
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herb·al  (ûrbl, hûr-)
adj.
Of, relating to, or containing herbs.
n.
A book about plants and herbs, especially those that are useful to humans.

herbal [ˈhɜːbəl]
adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) of or relating to herbs, usually culinary or medicinal herbs
2. (Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Alternative Belief Systems) Austral informal interested or participating in activities relating to esoteric philosophies, traditional remedies, etc.
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) a book describing and listing the properties of plants
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.herbal - tea-like drink made of leaves of various herbsherbal - tea-like drink made of leaves of various herbs
tea - a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water; "iced tea is a cooling drink"
tisane - infusion of e.g. dried or fresh flowers or leaves
Adj.1.herbal - of or relating to herbs; "herbal tea, herbal medicine"
Translations
herbal [ˈhɜːbəl] ADJde hierbas, herbario
herbal teainfusión f de hierbas
herbal [ˈhɜːrbəl] adj [drink, preparation] → à base de plantes; [extract] → de plantes
herbal
adjKräuter-; herbal teaKräutertee m; herbal remediesKräuterheilmittel pl
nKräuterbuch nt
herbal [ˈhɜːbl] adjdi erbe
herbal tea → tisana


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Illustrations from two herbals (central texts on the medicinal use of plants) demonstrate the differences between these frameworks in regard to how herbs are understood.
Before taking in herbals products, it is recommended that you consult your doctor or physician first.
 
 
 
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