Synonyms for

Herbal

Verb / ˈɜ:bʌl / / ˈhɜ:bʌl / Another word for herbal — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or made of herbs, especially those used in cooking and medicine

Synonyms & similar words

herbaltea herbtea botanical natural organic vegetal herbaceous medicinal phytogenic plant-based vegetable herblike vegetarian aromatic fragrant scented spicy savory flavorful flavored seasoned tasty

Synonyms by register

Formal

botanical phytological herbalist

Informal

plant-based natural remedy

Literary

verdant foliaceous

Antonyms

synthetic artificial chemical inorganic manufactured non-natural

Common collocations

  • herbal tea
  • herbal medicine
  • herbal supplement
  • herbal remedy
  • herbal extract
  • herbal shampoo
  • herbal infusion

Word family

noun herb
adjective herbal

Usage note

Primarily used to describe remedies or products derived from plants. Can sometimes imply a lack of scientific rigor compared to conventional medicine.

Example sentences

  1. My mom likes to use herbal tea bags to make tea.
  2. The herbal medicine helped to soothe my sore throat.
  3. I enjoy cooking with fresh herbs from my garden.
  4. The natural shampoo is made with herbal ingredients.
  5. She added some herbal seasoning to the soup to make it taste better.

Quotes

  • "Herbs are the friend of the physician and the pride of cooks." - Charlemagne
  • "A weed is a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • "I have always believed that what we need is more herb gardens in our lives." - P. Allen Smith

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