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herbal medicine, n.
Brit. |ˌhəːbl ˈmɛd(ɪ)s(ɪ)n|, U.S. |ˌ(h)ərbəl ˈmɛdəsən|
[‹ herbal adj. + medicine n.1]
1. As a mass noun: the use of specific plants or plant-based medicines for healing purposes; a branch of folk or alternative medicine based on this.
1848W. J. Simmonite Med. Bot. Pref. p. iii, The Author has consulted..Hippocrates, the Father of Herbal Medicine. 1916W. Southport (title) Standard guide to nonpoisonous herbal medicine. 1946Pacific Affairs 19 311 It was not easy to practice Western medicine in China, since China has her traditional herbal medicine. 1986Jrnl. Alternative Med. Sept. 1/4 Herbal medicine, biochemic medicine and anthroposophic medicine..rely on remedies derived exclusively or mostly from plant and natural substances. 1997R. Porter Greatest Benefit to Mankind viii. 191 Herb gathering (simpling) and preparation of remedies were domestic skills practised in the family, but there was also a commercial side to herbal medicine.
2. As a count noun: a medicine made from a plant or plants; a herbal remedy. Also as a mass noun: medicine of this kind (rare).
1875A. J. C. Hare Days near Rome 18 The terrace beyond it leads to the Spezeria,..where many herbal medicines, and excellent liqueurs and perfumes are made by the monks. 1895Jrnl. Anthropol. Inst. 24 292 Herbal medicines are used, occasionally with beneficial results, but the nature of the herbs is kept secret by those who derive profit by applying them. 1910(title) Skelton's popular guide to the treatment of disease by herbal medicines. 1935Q. Rev. Biol. 10 348/1 The charms include singing, administration of herbal medicine, and application of sacred objects to the body. 1981Sunday Mail (Brisbane) 2 Aug. 15/2 Government researchers have found that many of Singapore's 1000 Chinese physicians are secretly mixing modern drugs with traditional herbal medicines. 2000Guardian (Electronic ed.) 1 Sept. Herbal medicines have become increasingly popular, causing concern in medical circles because herbs can interact with conventional medicines. |