Phytotherapy (Noun)
Meaning
The use of plants or plant extracts for medicinal purposes (especially plants that are not part of the normal diet).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The herbalist specialized in phytotherapy and used various plant extracts to treat her patients' ailments.
- Phytotherapy has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to cure a range of health issues.
- The researcher studied the effects of phytotherapy on patients with chronic illnesses and found promising results.
- In some countries, phytotherapy is an accepted form of alternative medicine and is even covered by health insurance.
- The use of phytotherapy has gained popularity in recent years as people seek more natural remedies for their health problems.