herbalist

American  

[hur-buh-list, ur-] / ˈhɜr bə lɪst, ˈɜr- /

noun

1. a person who collects or deals in herbs, especially medicinal herbs.

2. herb doctor.

3. an author of an herbal.

4. (formerly) a botanist.

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herbalist British  

/ ˈhɜːbəlɪst /

noun

1. a person who grows, collects, sells, or specializes in the use of herbs, esp medicinal herbs

2. (formerly) a descriptive botanist

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Etymology

Origin of herbalist

First recorded in 1585–95; herbal + -ist

Example Sentences

Such juju men sometimes refer to themselves as herbalists, the name given to healers who use traditional medicine often made from local plants to treat common illnesses.

From BBC

Helm’s narration alternates with chapters from perspectives including an astrologer, an astronomer, a Crusader, an herbalist and a climatologist, each adding to the strength of the immortal force.

From Los Angeles Times

The locals say Agnes is the “child of a forest witch” and she is indeed extraordinary: an able herbalist, beekeeper and falconer.

From Los Angeles Times

It brought together representatives from Indigenous peoples, including from tribes in the Amazon, along with environmentalists, climate campaigners, organic farmers, herbalists, educators, crafts people and philanthropists.

From BBC

Both time slots require prepaid reservations, which, day or night, start at $37 and include unlimited access to the only thing on the menu, a rotating selection of three custom tea blends by Shiloh’s herbalists.

From Los Angeles Times