herbals
Books on plants
Herbals are books about plants, especially those describing their medicinal or culinary properties.
The term typically refers to illustrated botanical texts from the medieval and early modern periods: Renaissance herbals catalogued hundreds of plants and their supposed virtues.
The word can also refer to herbal preparations or remedies collectively.
Inherited cultural narratives
- shamanismMediation between worlds
- ritualsCeremonial repeated practices
- alchemyMystical metal transformation
- witchcraftPractice of supernatural magic
divination · incantation · ancestral · lore · sorcery · smudging · ayurveda · wise woman
Herb steeped in alcohol
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- decoctionBoiled herbal concentrate
- remedyCurative treatment or fix
- poulticeMoist healing application
salve · balm · tonic · elixir · capsule · tablet · supplement · dosage
Fragrant culinary leaf
- oreganoMediterranean culinary herb
- thymeAromatic culinary herb
- rosemaryFragrant culinary evergreen
- cilantroPungent leafy herb
parsley · dill · marjoram · tarragon · sage · chives · bayleaf · peppermint
Pleasing olfactory quality
- scentAirborne odor detected
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
- essenceFundamental nature of something
potpourri · sachet · incense · perfume · fragrant · redolent · pungent · balmy
Promoting healing or wellness
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- restorativePromoting return to health
- holisticAddressing interconnected wholes
- rejuvenateRestore youthful vigor
revitalize · nourish · detox · aromatherapy · adaptogen · calming · relaxation · immunity
folklore
Inherited cultural narratives
- shamanismMediation between worlds
- ritualsCeremonial repeated practices
- alchemyMystical metal transformation
witchcraft · divination · incantation · ancestral · lore · sorcery · smudging · ayurveda · wise woman · cunning folk
tincture
Herb steeped in alcohol
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- decoctionBoiled herbal concentrate
- remedyCurative treatment or fix
poultice · salve · balm · tonic · elixir · capsule · tablet · supplement · dosage · pharmacopoeia
basil
Fragrant culinary leaf
cilantro · parsley · dill · marjoram · tarragon · sage · chives · bayleaf · peppermint · seasoning
fragrance
Pleasing olfactory quality
essence · potpourri · sachet · incense · perfume · fragrant · redolent · pungent · balmy · spicy
therapeutic
Promoting healing or wellness
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- restorativePromoting return to health
- holisticAddressing interconnected wholes
rejuvenate · revitalize · nourish · detox · aromatherapy · adaptogen · calming · relaxation · immunity · antioxidant
- ancient scienceAristotle, Plato, Ptolemy, Galen, Pythagoras
- botany historyCarl Linnaeus, Linnaeus, herbaria, botanical gardens, Systema Naturae
- herbal medicineherbology, medicinal plants, medicinal herbs, medicinal roots, medicinal tea
- library collectionsrare books, manuscripts, medieval manuscripts, illuminated manuscripts, first editions
- medieval medicinebloodletting, leeching, four humors, humors, barber-surgeons
- Medieval Sciencealchemy, astrology, astronomy, natural philosophy, scholasticism
herbalspharmaceuticals
Manufactured therapeutic substances
synthetic drugs · prescription medications · industrial chemicals · chemical compounds · antibiotics
- herbal teaSteeped plant infusion
- herbal remedyPlant-derived therapeutic preparation
- herbal remediesPlant-based medicinal preparations
- herbal supplementPlant-derived health aid
- herbal medicinePlant-based healing practice
- herbal therapyMedicinal use of plants
herbal, herbalism, herbalists, herbaceous, herbage, herbalist, herbarium