herbal medicine
noun
1
: the art or practice of using herbs and herbal preparations to maintain health and to prevent, alleviate, or cure disease
2
: a plant or plant part or an extract or mixture of these used in herbal medicine
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How Lion’s Mane Gained Its ‘Natural Nootropic’ Reputation For most of history, lion’s mane remained a niche ingredient in herbal medicine and culinary traditions, particularly in soups and teas.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
In Chinese herbal medicine, Gentiana is known for improving digestive health.13
Gentiana's compounds, like iridoids and flavonoids, help stimulate stomach acid, enzymes, and mucin.14 These actions can potentially ease digestive issues, including bloating.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 10 Feb. 2025
Packed with the brand’s advanced ginseng technology—a hero ingredient in Korean herbal medicine—this facial toner helps tackle signs of aging like a pro.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 Jan. 2025
Previously announced with the working title of Abadi Nan Jaya, the film tells the story of a potion that ends up triggering a zombie outbreak due to the ambition of a herbal medicine company’s owner.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
In Chinese herbal medicine, Gentiana is known for improving digestive health.13
Gentiana's compounds, like iridoids and flavonoids, help stimulate stomach acid, enzymes, and mucin.14 These actions can potentially ease digestive issues, including bloating.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 10 Feb. 2025
Packed with the brand’s advanced ginseng technology—a hero ingredient in Korean herbal medicine—this facial toner helps tackle signs of aging like a pro.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 Jan. 2025
Previously announced with the working title of Abadi Nan Jaya, the film tells the story of a potion that ends up triggering a zombie outbreak due to the ambition of a herbal medicine company’s owner.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Herbal medicine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herbal%20medicine. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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