herbal

[ ur-buhl, hur- ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or consisting of herbs.

noun

1. a book about herbs or plants, usually describing their medicinal values.
2. a herbarium.

herbal

/ ˈhɜːbəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to herbs, usually culinary or medicinal herbs
2. informal.
   interested or participating in activities relating to esoteric philosophies, traditional remedies, etc

noun

1. a book describing and listing the properties of plants

Word History and Origins

Origin of herbal¹

First recorded in 1510–20, herbal is from the Medieval Latin word herbālis of, belonging to grass or herbs. See herb, -al ¹

Example Sentences

For anyone who’s obsessed with drinking herbal tea or hanging out in a TikTok-approved oasis for hours, Tea at Shiloh is the perfect gift.

From Los Angeles Times

Or if they don’t live locally, consider purchasing them Tea at Shiloh’s limited-edition herbal book, “Roots, Leaves, Flowers.”

From Los Angeles Times

You’ll begin with a handcrafted herbal tea and a brief discussion about the divine energy of the hive.

From Los Angeles Times

The herbal led-bar pays homage to a history of indigenous ingredients and techniques to create more than cocktails.

From Salon

Mistrustful of the pharmaceutical industry and convinced of the superiority of “natural” treatments, consumers spend billions a year on “herbal” and dietary supplements they perceive to be safer and more effective than other treatments.

From Slate