natural remedy
Plant-based treatment option
A natural remedy is a treatment derived from plants, minerals, or other non-synthetic sources, used to address health problems without conventional pharmaceuticals.
The term encompasses herbal teas, essential oils, dietary supplements, and traditional practices like acupuncture.
She swore by honey and lemon as a natural remedy for sore throats.
The phrase often carries an implicit contrast with "artificial" medicine, though natural doesn't guarantee safety or effectiveness.
- chamomileSoothing herbal infusion plant
- lavender oilFragrant plant distillate
- essential oilsConcentrated plant-derived aromatics
- echinaceaImmune-support plant extract
- medicinalHaving healing properties
anti-inflammatory · valerian root · herbal supplement · folk medicine · old wives tale · elderberry · aloe vera · ginger · tea tree oil · turmeric · peppermint · calendula · probiotics · herbal medicine · apple cider vinegar · hot compress · belladonna · homeopathic
- Ginsengginseng, Korean ginseng, red ginseng, wild ginseng, ginseng tea
- pest controlinsecticide, rat trap, pesticide, mousetrap, exterminator
- roserose oil, rose water, rose petals, rose tea, rose soap
natural remedysynthetic drug
Artificially produced psychoactive substance
pharmaceutical · chemical compound · designer drug · chemotherapy
natural remedyprescription drug
Medication requiring licensed authorization
prescription medication · controlled substance · clinical treatment · evidence-based medicine
natural remedysurgery
Invasive medical procedure
surgical intervention · invasive procedure · radiation therapy · organ transplant · clinical intervention