Herb

herb (erb) (herb) any leafy plant without a woody stem, especially one used medicinally or as a flavoring.her´bal

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Herb

In naturopathy, a plant or plant derivative or extract prescribed for health or healing.

Mentioned in: Naturopathic Medicine

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herb,

n naturally occurring plant with nonwoody stems; used for medicinal and wellness purposes.

herb, crude,

n a fresh medicinal plant, before it has been dried and processed.

herb, marsh,

n Latin name:
Ledum palustre; parts used: leaves, flowers; uses: bowel evacuation, diuretic, perspiration, tissue contraction, pain sleep induction, appetite stimulation, asthma, colds, cough, stomach pain, wound healing; precautions: can induce premature expulsion of a fetus; kidney irritation, urinary tract irritation, and gastrointestinal irritation. Also called
bataklik biberiyesi, labrador tea, marsh labrador-tea, marsh labradortea, marsh tea, and
wild rosemary.

herbs, dispersing,

n.pl herbs used to relieve pressure (whether physical, psychologic, and/or energetic) and as purgatives, sedatives, and for cooling and calming effects. Contraindicated for those with relatively weak constitutions.

herbs, tonic,

n.pl herbs whose purpose is increasing strength and energy. Contraindicated for those with relatively strong, vigorous constitutions.

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herb

a flowering plant with one or more stems that does not persist as a plant but dies back to ground level each year.

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herb Christopher

see actaeaspicata.