Herbalism · definition
A plant or plant part used for culinary, aromatic, traditional, or health-related purposes.
How the term is used
Leaves are often called herbs in cooking, but herbal practice may use roots, bark, flowers, seeds, berries, resins, and other plant parts.
Why it matters
It is a foundational term for understanding herbal preparations.
Where this fits in a practice
The guides explain the idea in context; the service pathways are there when reading is not enough. Educational content only — nothing here is medical or mental-health care.