herbal medicine

herbal medicine definition - medical

herb·al medicine (ûrˈbəl, hûrˈ-)

noun
  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 such purposes.

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