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botanical medicine

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Noun1.botanical medicinebotanical medicine - the use of plants or plant extracts for medicinal purposes (especially plants that are not part of the normal diet)
herbal therapy, phytotherapy
plant life, flora, plant - (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion
therapy - (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.); "the quarterback is undergoing treatment for a knee injury"; "he tried every treatment the doctors suggested"; "heat therapy gave the best relief"


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Expertly co-authored by naturopathic physician Patrick Donovan and Herb Joiner-Bey (clinician, educator and author in fields of therapeutic nutrition, botanical medicine, and classical homeopathy) The Face Of Consciousness: A Guide To Self-Identity And Healing is an introduction to consciousness and its manifestations.
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And unlike regulated pharmaceuticals, the active ingredients for botanical medicines and dietary supplements are not well-characterized or in some cases even known.
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