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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The use of plant extracts for medical purposes. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   the use of plants or plant extracts for medicinal purposes (especially plants that are not part of the normal diet) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

botanical medicineherbal therapy

Etymology

From phyto- + therapy.

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