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Noun
1. study of plants, minerals, and animals for use in Chinese medicine; herbalism; pharmacognosy
Wikipedia definition
2. HerbalismHerbalism is the study and use of medicinal properties of plants and plant extracts. Herbalism is also known as botanical medicine, medical herbalism, herbal medicine, herbology, herblore, and phytotherapy. The scope of herbal medicine is sometimes extended to include fungal and bee products, as well as minerals, shells and certain animal parts. Pharmacognosy is the study of medicines derived from natural sources.
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