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herbal

[ur-buhl, hur-] / ˈɜr bəl, ˈhɜr- /
ADJECTIVE
herbaceous
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Did any of these herbal concoctions actually cool my body temperature?

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

Gastroenterologist Dr Pedro de Maria Pallares from the Hospital Universitario La Paz in Madrid, says increasing numbers of patients are coming to him with liver problems caused by herbal supplements.

From BBC Jun. 20, 2026

The brokerage reduces its 2026-2028 sales forecasts for the herbal medicine producer by 5%-6%.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

That’s why I find myself reaching for them whenever a dish needs a little herbal brightness without requiring me to rummage through half the spice cabinet.

From Salon Jun. 2, 2026

Um Ahmad remembered ailments and their herbal cures the way one remembers names of friends or family members.

From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat

These motifs became more available with the appearance of printed books of botanical studies, or herbals, three of which —- from 1556, 1598 and 1625 — are displayed here.

From New York Times Dec. 8, 2022

Written in the quaint language of “magick” herbals and illustrated with occult woodcuts, The Poisoner’s Handbook caters to the 1980s’ moral panics about teenage Satan worship.

From Salon Aug. 2, 2015

The NYAG’s investigation of store brands of seven herbals at GNC, Walmart, Walgreens, and Target revealed that the majority of products lacked DNA corresponding to the herbal source.

From Forbes Apr. 11, 2015

"There's a lot of enthusiasm for antioxidants and herbals, but no evidence to back it up," said Seupaul.

From Reuters Dec. 16, 2011

She had taught him all her lore in herbals and healing, and all she knew of the crafts of finding, binding, mending, unsealing and revealing.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin



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