Herbalism · definition
A reference collection describing medicinal or traditional uses, preparations, properties, and safety information for herbs or other therapeutic substances.
How the term is used
Herbalists may create personal materia medica notes or use published professional references.
Why it matters
It is a foundational study term in herbal education.
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.