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herbal medicine

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herbal medicine
n.
1. The study or use of medicinal herbs to prevent and treat diseases and ailments or to promote health and healing.
2. A drug or preparation made from a plant or plants and used for any of such purposes.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.herbal medicineherbal medicine - a medicine made from plants and used to prevent or treat disease or promote health
medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine - (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
2.herbal medicine - the use of medicinal herbs to prevent or treat disease or promote health
alternative medicine - the practice of medicine without the use of drugs; may involve herbal medicines or self-awareness or biofeedback or acupuncture


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