herbal therapy
Healing through plants
Herbal therapy is the use of plants and plant extracts to treat illness or promote health.
The practice spans traditional medicine systems like Chinese herbalism and Ayurveda to modern naturopathy.
Practitioners may prescribe teas, tinctures, capsules, or topical preparations: She turned to herbal therapy after conventional treatments failed.
Also called herbalism or phytotherapy.
- chamomileSoothing herbal infusion plant
- AyurvedaTraditional Hindu healing practice
- traditional medicineInherited therapeutic practices
- aromatherapyTherapeutic use of plant essences
- decoctionsExtracts made by boiling
echinacea · relaxation · turmeric · ginseng · pain relief · folk medicine · tinctures · plant extracts · valerian · steeping · poultices · immune support · adaptogen · anti-inflammatory effects · digestion aid · lavender · natural healing · holistic health
- therapiesphysiotherapy, psychotherapy, cryotherapy, PT, hydrotherapy
- wellnesshealthy, wellness, fitness, exercise, nutrition
- health spasspas, spa towns, spa retreats, spa hotels, health spas
- spa servicesmassage, facial, facials, sauna, steam room
herbal therapyprescription drugs
Medicine requiring doctor's order
pharmaceuticals · over-the-counter drugs · biopharmaceuticals · gene therapy · chemotherapy
herbal therapysurgery
Invasive medical procedure
surgical intervention · radiation therapy · medical devices · dialysis · implants
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