Herbalist (noun)

1. A person who practices herbal medicine, using plants and plant extracts for healing.
2. A person who is knowledgeable about the medicinal properties of plants and herbs.

Origin:

The word "herbalist" comes from the word "herbal" which comes from the old english word "herbar" meaning "herb garden" and the suffix -ist which means "someone who practices or is skilled in". it refers to a person who is skilled in the use of herbs for medicinal purposes.

Examples:

1. The herbalist prescribed a tea made from ginger and mint to soothe the patient's sore throat.
2. She consulted with the herbalist to find a natural remedy for her ailment.
3. The herbalist mixed different herbs to make a remedy for the patient's illness.