herbal medicine

• Form der Medizin, die Pflanzen oder Pflanzenextrakte zur Behandlung von Krankheiten oder zur Förderung der Gesundheit nutzt und oft mit traditionellen oder alternativen medizinischen Praktiken verbunden ist.

A type of medicine that uses plants or plant extracts to treat illness or promote health, often associated with traditional or alternative medical practices.

1. Plant-based healing practiceB2formal

   The use of plants and plant extracts to treat illness, promote health, and prevent disease.

   Pflanzenheilkunde

   • She uses herbal medicine to treat her chronic headaches.
   • Many cultures have a long tradition of herbal medicine.
   • Herbal medicine can be effective for mild digestive issues.

2. Alternative medical systemB2formal

   A system of medicine that relies on natural plant remedies rather than synthetic drugs.

   Phytotherapie

   • Herbal medicine is often considered a form of alternative medicine.
   • Some doctors integrate herbal medicine with conventional treatments.
   • The clinic specializes in both Western and herbal medicine.