herbal medicine

noun

1

: the art or practice of using herbs and herbal preparations to maintain health and to prevent, alleviate, or cure disease

2

: a plant or plant part or an extract or mixture of these used in herbal medicine

Examples of herbal medicine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Her research into herbal medicine resulted in Miracle Oil, the cornerstone of a brand that emphasizes potent, natural formulations crafted in small batches to ensure sustainability. —Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024

Berberine, a plant compound traditionally used in herbal medicine, is today commonly stocked on the shelves of health food stores and pharmacies as a supplement. —Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024

In addition to anti-inflammatory honeysuckle, it’s infused with antioxidant-rich ginseng and clarifying Solomon’s Seal powder (a plant traditionally used in herbal medicine. —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024

Milk thistle has been used in herbal medicine for more than 2,000 years with a wide range of applications. —Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

herbal medicine

noun

1

: the practice of using plants or preparations containing plant products to maintain health and to prevent or treat illness or disease

2

: a preparation consisting of or made from plants that is used medicinally

Medical Definition

herbal medicine

noun

1

: the art or practice of using herbs and herbal remedies to maintain health and to prevent, alleviate, or cure disease

called also herbalism

2

: herbal remedy