herb·al
ˈ(h)ər-bəl 
1
: a book about plants especially with reference to their medicinal properties
2
archaic
: herbarium sense 1
3
: herbal medicine sense 2
Some herbals may indeed be gentle remedies. But using them with prescription drugs can be a dangerous mix.—
Josh Fischman
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These can include turmeric, omega-3 fatty acids, live probiotics, herbals like oregano and minerals like calcium, iron and zinc.
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Wright said star anise tea may also provide some comfort as a warm beverage, similar to other herbal teas.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2025
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Noun
In a similar vein, authors of early modern herbals such as John Gerard(e) instructed their readers to use different parts of the plant—its juice, flowers, rind, and seeds—to address stomach concerns, dysentery, dental health, wounds and bleeding, and menstrual health.
—Demir Alp, JSTOR Daily, 29 Aug. 2025
These can include turmeric, omega-3 fatty acids, live probiotics, herbals like oregano and minerals like calcium, iron and zinc.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Some green and herbal character builds with time in the glass, pushing things more into rye-dominant territory.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Wright said star anise tea may also provide some comfort as a warm beverage, similar to other herbal teas.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Herbal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herbal. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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herbal
1 of 2 noun
herb·al
ˈ(h)ər-bəl
1
: a book about plants especially with reference to their medical properties
2
herbal
2 of 2 adjective
: of, relating to, or made of herbs
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