herbalist
Americannoun
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herbalists
plural
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a person who collects or deals in herbs, especially medicinal herbs.
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an author of an herbal.
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(formerly) a botanist.
noun
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a person who grows, collects, sells, or specializes in the use of herbs, esp medicinal herbs
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(formerly) a descriptive botanist
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Origin of herbalist
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During one of the weekend’s lectures, Australian medical herbalist Lee Carroll explains how mushrooms have been used to boost immunity and extend health span for millennia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 28, 2026
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 ● Nov. 1, 2025
Mr Godfrey claims to be a traditional healer and herbalist.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2024
As an herbalist, I believe it is important to consider all herbology traditions in forming your own beliefs and practices.
From Salon ● Jan. 31, 2024
Some herbalist on my mother’s side of the family started it ages ago.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
Yet women continued to excel as herbalists, writing their own pharmacopeias.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
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 ● Nov. 23, 2025
While some herbalists and other practitioners tout the therapeutic powers of various mushrooms, other mycologists are skeptical, even concerned, about these widespread claims.
From National Geographic ● Jan. 31, 2024
A 2000-year-old practice by Chinese herbalists -- examining the human tongue for signs of disease -- is now being embraced by computer scientists using machine learning and artificial intelligence.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2023
I peered into the windows of the district’s herbalists, general stores, and curio shops.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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