botanicals
Plant-derived substances used
Botanicals are plant-derived substances used for their medicinal, cosmetic, or flavoring properties.
The term appears frequently in contexts involving herbal supplements, skincare ingredients, and gin production: The gin features botanicals like juniper, coriander, and citrus peel.
Botanical as an adjective relates to plants or the science of botany: botanical gardens, botanical illustration.
Medicinal gel plant
- arnicaHerbal bruise treatment
- calendulaMedicinal orange-petaled flower
- comfreyBristly herb for healing
- ginsengPerennial with tonic root
turmeric · salve · balm · remedy · poultice · apothecary · therapeutic · analgesic
Cotton-cleaning machine
- bittersBotanical cocktail flavoring
- vermouthHerb-infused fortified wine
- absintheWormwood-flavored green liqueur
- amaroHerbal Italian liqueur
digestif · aperitif · juniper · gentian · wormwood · quinine · aromatics · macerate
Purification via vaporization
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- extractionAct of removing
- concentrateReduced, potent form
essence · elixir · decoction · maceration · hydrosol · absolute · oleoresin · potency
Plants of a region
- foliagePlant's leafy covering
- horticultureCultivating plants systematically
- perennialRecurring each year
- annualOccurring every year
deciduous · evergreen · pollination · arboretum · chlorophyll · photosynthesis · angiosperm · gymnosperm
Blood's watery portion
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- cleanserSubstance for removing grime
- tonerImaging powder or facial astringent
- exfoliantSkin-sloughing substance
antioxidant · nourish · hydrate · complexion · rejuvenate · radiance · collagen · retinol
Craft of creating scents
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- scentAirborne odor detected
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
- floralOf or like blooms
jasmine · lavender · rose · citrus · bergamot · ylang-ylang · sandalwood · vetiver
Herbal infusion beverage
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- chamomileSoothing herbal infusion plant
- peppermintAromatic mint hybrid
- echinaceaImmune-support plant extract
hibiscus · rooibos · lemongrass · valerian · dandelion · nettle · elderflower · steep
aloe
Medicinal gel plant
- arnicaHerbal bruise treatment
- calendulaMedicinal orange-petaled flower
- comfreyBristly herb for healing
ginseng · turmeric · salve · balm · remedy · poultice · apothecary · therapeutic · analgesic · anti-inflammatory
gin
Cotton-cleaning machine
- bittersBotanical cocktail flavoring
- vermouthHerb-infused fortified wine
- absintheWormwood-flavored green liqueur
amaro · digestif · aperitif · juniper · gentian · wormwood · quinine · aromatics · macerate · barrel-aged
distillation
Purification via vaporization
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- extractionAct of removing
concentrate · essence · elixir · decoction · maceration · hydrosol · absolute · oleoresin · potency · isolate
flora
Plants of a region
- foliagePlant's leafy covering
- horticultureCultivating plants systematically
- perennialRecurring each year
annual · deciduous · evergreen · pollination · arboretum · chlorophyll · photosynthesis · angiosperm · gymnosperm · epiphyte
serum
Blood's watery portion
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- cleanserSubstance for removing grime
- tonerImaging powder or facial astringent
exfoliant · antioxidant · nourish · hydrate · complexion · rejuvenate · radiance · collagen · retinol · plant-based
perfumery
Craft of creating scents
floral · jasmine · lavender · rose · citrus · bergamot · ylang-ylang · sandalwood · vetiver · patchouli
tisane
Herbal infusion beverage
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- chamomileSoothing herbal infusion plant
- peppermintAromatic mint hybrid
echinacea · hibiscus · rooibos · lemongrass · valerian · dandelion · nettle · elderflower · steep · brew
- Legobricks, brick, blocks, sets, plate
- health supplementssupplements, vitamins, herbs, probiotics, nutraceuticals
- painting subjectslandscapes, portraits, still life, flowers, florals
- plant productslumber, cotton fiber, fiber, starch, cellulose
- embroidery patternscross-stitch, floral designs, florals, floral, geometric shapes
- herbal medicineherbals, herbalism, herbology, herbalist, herbalists
botanicalssynthetics
Chemically manufactured substances
synthetic additives · synthetic chemicals · chemicals · petrochemicals · chemical compounds
- botanical gardenCultivated collection of labeled flora
- botanical printArtwork depicting plant specimens
- botanical drawingsScientific depictions of flora
- botanical artArtistic plant documentation
- botanical nameFormal plant classification term
- botanical illustrationScientific plant artwork