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   herb

   /həːb/

   noun

   • 1. any plant with leaves, seeds, or flowers used for flavouring, food, medicine, or perfume: "bundles of dried herbs"
   • 2. any seed-bearing plant that does not have a woody stem and dies down to the ground after flowering: "the banana plant is the world's largest herb"

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin herba ‘grass, green crops, herb’. Although herb has always been spelled with an h, pronunciation without it was usual until the 19th century and is still standard in the US.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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   What is the difference between a herb and a medicinal herb?

   • General usage of the term "herb" differs between culinary herbs and medicinal herbs; in medicinal or spiritual use, any parts of the plant might be considered as "herbs", including leaves, roots, flowers, seeds, root bark, inner bark (and cambium), resin and pericarp.

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   Are herbal supplements made from plants?

   • They are used in treating and managing certain diseases and health problems. Many prescription and over-the-counter medicines are also made from plants. These products contain only purified ingredients. And unlike herbal supplements, they are closely regulated by the FDA. Herbal supplements may contain entire plants or plant parts.

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   Why do people use herbal medicine?

   • Today, much of the world’s population utilizes herbalism for their health and well-being. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that in Asia and Africa, up to 80 percent of the population in some countries rely on herbal medicine to provide at least one form of their primary health care.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HerbHerb - Wikipedia

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   Herb. A variety of herbs are visible in this garden, including mint. In general use, herbs are a widely distributed and widespread group of plants, excluding vegetables and other plants consumed for macronutrients, with savory or aromatic properties that are used for flavoring and garnishing food, for medicinal purposes, or for fragrances.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHERB | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of herb as a type of plant with a soft stem, used in cooking and medicine. See how to use herb in sentences and collocations with other words.

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6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › herbHerb Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the botanical and culinary meanings of herb, as well as its slang usage and etymology. See examples of herb in sentences and related words and phrases.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHERB | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of herb as a type of plant used in cooking and medicine, with examples and collocations. Find out how to pronounce herb and see translations in different languages.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › herbHERB Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. a seed-bearing plant whose aerial parts do not persist above ground at the end of the growing season; herbaceous plant. any of various usually aromatic plants, such as parsley, rue, and rosemary, that are used in cookery and medicine. ( as modifier ) a herb garden. a slang term for marijuana.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHERB definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of 'herb' as a plant, a seasoning, a medicine, or a slang term. Compare different sources, synonyms, pronunciation, and examples of 'herb' in sentences.

10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › herbHerb - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    Definitions of herb. noun. a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests. synonyms: herbaceous plant. see more. Pronunciation. US. / (h)ərb/ UK. /həb/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Herb."