herbal

adj. made from or containing herbs, especially for flavor or health.

adj. pertaining to or consisting of herbs; often used to distinguish plant-based products from synthetic ones.

“I usually drink herbal tea in the evening because it has no caffeine.”

“The pharmacy stocks a wide range of herbal remedies, though the pharmacist advises patients to consult a doctor before starting any new treatment.”

n. a pill or medicine made from plants rather than chemicals.

n. a dietary supplement or medicinal preparation derived from plant sources.

“She takes a daily herbal to help her sleep better at night.”

“The patient was asked to list all herbals and vitamins they were currently taking to avoid potential drug interactions.”

n. an old book that describes plants and how to use them for medicine.

n. a book containing the names and descriptions of plants, usually with information on their medicinal properties.

“The museum has a famous 16th-century herbal with beautiful drawings of flowers.”

“Medieval herbals often blended accurate botanical observation with folklore and superstition regarding the healing powers of roots and leaves.”

Technical · Archaic