herbalism

English

Etymology

herbal +‎ -ism

Noun

herbalism (countable and uncountable, plural herbalisms)

  1. The use or study of medicinal herbs.
    Synonym: herblore
    Hyponym: herbal medicine (sometimes synonymous)
    • 2002, Non Shaw, Illustrated Elements of Herbalism‎, Element, →ISBN:
      Herbalism holds a great attraction for those seeking a more natural, holistic approach to their well-being. Herbalism is a science and an art, combining the objectivity of science with the subjectivity of human experience.
  2. (obsolete) Botany, the study of plants in general.

Derived terms

Translations
(obsolete) botany — see botany
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