Herbal
Herbal commonly refers to things derived from or relating to herbs—plants valued for culinary, medicinal, or aromatic purposes. However, this term spans several distinct domains.
Meanings
- Herbal (medicine) — the use of plant-based remedies in healing traditions and modern phytochemistry
- Herbal (culinary) — herbs as flavoring agents and ingredients in cooking
- Herbal (infusions) — beverages like tea made by steeping dried or fresh plant material
- Herbal (perfumery) — aromatic plant compounds used in fragrance and cosmetics
Related
Botany, Plant physiology, Substance Use, Mycorrhizal networks, Angiosperms