Herbal Medicine

Wellness glossary · Herbalism

Herbalism · definition

The use of plant-derived preparations for health-related purposes within traditional or contemporary systems of care.

How the term is used

The term may refer to traditional remedies, standardized botanical products, or professionally guided herbal practice.

Why it matters

It helps distinguish health-focused herbal use from culinary or aromatic plant use.

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.