herbal therapy

/ˌ(h)ərbəl ˌθɛrəpi/
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Definitions of herbal therapy
  1. noun
    the use of plants or plant extracts for medicinal purposes (especially plants that are not part of the normal diet)
    synonyms: botanical medicine, phytotherapy
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    type of:
    therapy
    (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.)
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