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n. - The use of plants or plant extracts for medicinal purposes (especially plants that are not part of the normal diet).

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  • This approach is best called phytotherapy and uses one remedy for one condition based on proper scientific testing.
  • Herbal medicine, also known as phytotherapy, is one of the oldest branches of medicine, the German Naturopathy Association (BDN) reports.
  • I would welcome your comments at the stub article phytotherapy, which is the preferred MeSH term for herbal medicine, and to which I've made assorted redirects.
  • How to find training & begin nutrition careers in dynamic phytotherapy or dietary supplement science
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