herbal medicine
Chamomile tea therapy
Herbal medicine is the use of plants and plant extracts to treat illness or promote health.
The practice spans from folk remedies like chamomile tea for sleep to standardized supplements sold in pharmacies.
She turned to herbal medicine after conventional treatments failed.
Also called herbalism or phytotherapy.
Soothing herbal infusion plant
- echinaceaImmune-support plant extract
- lavenderFragrant herb, pale violet
- ginsengPerennial with tonic root
- valerianBotanical sleep aid
peppermint · turmeric · ginger · neem · sage · rosemary · thyme · garlic
Herb steeped in alcohol
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- decoctionBoiled herbal concentrate
- tisaneHerbal infusion beverage
- elixirMythical healing draught
poultice · salve · balm · liniment · extract · syrup · capsule · tablet
Addressing interconnected wholes
- integrativeCombining into a whole
- wellnessOverall state of health
- complementaryMutually supplying lacks
- alternativeAnother available choice
wildcrafting · foraging · cultivation · dosage · contraindication · remedy · formulation · consultation
Indian traditional medicine system
- naturopathyAlternative healing using nature
- homeopathyDiluted-substance alternative medicine
- apothecaryHistorical medicine preparer
- pharmacopoeiaOfficial drug reference guide
curandero · shaman · wisewoman · midwifery · ancestral · indigenous healing
Bioactive plant-derived compounds
- flavonoidsPolyphenolic plant metabolites
- alkaloidsNitrogen-based organic compounds
- tanninsAstringent plant compounds
- glycosidesSugar-linked chemical compounds
terpenes · antioxidants · adaptogens · bitters · aromatics · saponins · polyphenols · resins
Inflammation-reducing agent
- analgesicPain-relieving medication
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- sedativeDrug promoting calm
- digestiveRelating to food breakdown
detoxifying · soothing · restorative · rejuvenating · stimulant · expectorant · diuretic · nervine
chamomile
Soothing herbal infusion plant
- echinaceaImmune-support plant extract
- lavenderFragrant herb, pale violet
- ginsengPerennial with tonic root
valerian · peppermint · turmeric · ginger · neem · sage · rosemary · thyme · garlic · cinnamon
tincture
Herb steeped in alcohol
elixir · poultice · salve · balm · liniment · extract · syrup · capsule · tablet · lozenge
holistic
Addressing interconnected wholes
- integrativeCombining into a whole
- wellnessOverall state of health
- complementaryMutually supplying lacks
alternative · wildcrafting · foraging · cultivation · dosage · contraindication · remedy · formulation · consultation
ayurveda
Indian traditional medicine system
- naturopathyAlternative healing using nature
- homeopathyDiluted-substance alternative medicine
- apothecaryHistorical medicine preparer
pharmacopoeia · curandero · shaman · wisewoman · midwifery · ancestral · indigenous healing
phytochemicals
Bioactive plant-derived compounds
- flavonoidsPolyphenolic plant metabolites
- alkaloidsNitrogen-based organic compounds
- tanninsAstringent plant compounds
glycosides · terpenes · antioxidants · adaptogens · bitters · aromatics · saponins · polyphenols · resins · mucilage
anti-inflammatory
Inflammation-reducing agent
- analgesicPain-relieving medication
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- sedativeDrug promoting calm
digestive · detoxifying · soothing · restorative · rejuvenating · stimulant · expectorant · diuretic · nervine · astringent
- indigenous traditionselder council, powwows, totem poles, healing rituals, sweat lodges
- Traditional Medicineacupuncture, Ayurveda, TCM, cupping, moxibustion
- Pacific healingkahuna, traditional healers, native healers, healing rituals, spiritual healing
- Chinese cultureConfucianism, Chinese calligraphy, Beijing, Chinese New Year, Daoism
- ChinatownChinatown, dim sum, dragon dances, Chinese New Year, lion dances
- healing practicesacupressure, holistic healing, Ayurveda, self-healing, homeopathy
herbal medicinepharmaceuticals
Manufactured therapeutic substances
synthetic drugs · prescription medication · prescription drugs · designer drugs · over-the-counter drugs
herbal medicinecontrolled substances
Legally regulated intoxicants
medicine, herb, herbal, herbalism, herbalists, herbalist, aromatherapy, chiropractic, ethnobotany