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

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Etymology: L, herba, grass

1 any plant that is used for culinary or medicinal purposes.

2 a leafy plant without a wooden stem.

3 a plant with aerial parts that do not persist from one year to the next.

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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.

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herb

Pharmacognosy A generic term for a plant/parts–roots, bark, stems, leaves, flowers, fruit, seeds, or others which can be used for its medicinal value. See Chinese herb, Herbal medicine, Pharmacognosy.

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Patient discussion about herb.

Q. I’m very much confused. I need some suggestion. Can I try with Chinese herbs? I’m 56, man. I’m a regular smoker and drinker. I had two heart attacks with in 5 years. Now, often my chest is paining heavily. I’m very much confused. I need some suggestion. Can I try with Chinese herbs?

A. HELLO,DERIK--dont be confused the broblem is very simple,you are not letting your body heal from your heart attacks,and by the way second heart attacks are normally fatal.I spent 25yrs working on cardiac teams in hospitals,Im the person that helps to restart your heart when it stops,the problems that i have seen with people who have heart attacks,is that after they come home from the hospital,they continue to do the same things that caused the heart attack in the first place--like smoking--like eating the wrong foods,drinking with heart medications,going back to work to soon,not enough rest during the day--to be honest with you-YOU ARE VERY LUCKY TO BE ALIVE.THERE IS NO MAGIC MEDICATION YOU CAN TRY AT THIS POINT--YOU NEED TO MODIFY WATH YOU DO DURING THE DAY--YOU NEED TO STOP SMOKING PERIOD?---YOU NEED TO STOP DRINKING PERIOD?--IF YOU DONT THE NEXT ATTACK YOU HAVE WILL BE FATAL,Im sorry i have to put it this way-but im telling you the truth--mrfoot56---peace

Q. is it true herbs can ease the pain and the development of Arthritis???

A. yes, herbs can help to relieve arthritis. However, you must take the correct herbs for your specific symptom presentation. You can see a list of herbs suggested by a Master Herbalist here:
http://www.altmd.com/Articles/Herbal-Remedies-for-Arthritis

It is always recommended to visit a professional herbalist when treating a complicated disease, such as arthritis.

You can also try acupuncture for arthritis. Acupuncture has been shown to be clinically effective for many types of osteoarthritis and helping in managing rheumatoid arthritis.
http://www.altmd.com/Articles/Acupuncture-for-Arthritis

Q. I have severe hair fall while I take shower. Can I move with Chinese herbs? I have severe hair fall while I take shower. I wish to go for Chinese medicine to make my hair grow thicker and stronger. But I don’t know what product to buy. Can I move with Chinese herbs? Is it causing any side effects? I want some suggestion.

A. stop taking showers.
just kidding :)
how severe is your hair loss? can you plunk hair by just pulling it? are there bold spots on your head? or it's just hair that you see gathered on the shower floor. if it's the first one- you need a dermatologist and not a Chinese doctor.