herbal

herbal Definition

herbal (hʉr′bəl, ʉr′-)

adjective

of herbs

Etymology: ML herbalis

noun

a book about herbs or plants, esp. a book of early botanical writings concerned with their medicinal properties

herbal Synonyms

modif.

herbaceous, verdant, grassy, vegetal, vegetative; see also green 2.

herbal Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

especially: The focus of this book is on treatment, especially herbal, but also acupuncture.
only: Comment The only herbal or dietary intervention for which there was any good evidence was for vitamin B1 at 100 mg daily.
mainly: This was mainly herbal medicine, which would either ' kill or cure ' .

Modifies a noun

remedy: Others opt for natural herbal remedies found in health food stores.
medicine: The most ancient system of herbal medicine is Ayurveda.
tea: Stick to water with a slice of lemon, fruit juice or herbal tea.
infusion: Herbal infusions are often used for their therapeutic effects rather than their scent or aroma.
tincture: I also bathed with an antiseptic herbal tincture to encourage healing.
cannabis: The price for good herbal cannabis should be £ 120 an ounce.

Used with adjective complement

intoxicate: Druids Fantasy contains a natural source of D-lysergic acid amide, together with intoxicating herbal extracts, for a truly visionary experience.
contain: Products containing herbal extracts and essential oils of chamomile, lavender and sandalwood will often help soothe dry eczema.

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