Herbalism

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The use or study of medicinal herbs. countable, uncountable

    "Herbalism holds a great attraction for those seeking a more natural, holistic approach to their well-being. Herbalism is a science and an art, combining the objectivity of science with the subjectivity of human experience."

  2. 2
    Botany, the study of plants in general. countable, obsolete, uncountable

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herbarismherbcraftherbloreherblore

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"Herbalism holds a great attraction for those seeking a more natural, holistic approach to their well-being. Herbalism is a science and an art, combining the objectivity of science with the subjectivity of human experience."

Etymology

From herbal + -ism.

Related phrases

traditional medicine

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