Herbal
(adjective)
- Related to or made from plants or herbs.
- Used in or based on the treatment of illness with plants or herbs.
Origin:
The word "herbal" comes from the old english word "herbar" which means "related to plants or herbs." it is used in the 14th century to describe the use of plants or herbs for medicinal purposes.
Examples:
- She drank an herbal tea for her cold.
- He took an herbal supplement for his allergies.
- Herbal medicine is becoming more popular among people.
- The herbal garden was filled with various medicinal plants.
- The herbalist prepared a mixture of herbs to treat the patient's symptoms.