Definitions

1. noun

a person who specializes in the study and use of plants for medicinal purposes, especially as a healer or a seller of medicinal plants.

“The herbalist recommended a combination of herbs to cure the patient’s illness.”

2. noun

one who cultivates or sells herbs, especially medicinal or aromatic ones.

“The herbalist’s garden was filled with a variety of rare and exotic herbs.”

3. verb

to use or recommend herbs for medicinal purposes.

“The doctor herbalized the patient’s treatment plan with a special blend of herbs.”