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herb H0157300 (ûrb, hûrb)n.1. A plant whose stem does not produce woody, persistent tissue and generally dies back at the end of each growing season.2. Any of various often aromatic plants used especially in medicine or as seasoning.3. Slang Marijuana. [Middle English herbe, from Old French erbe, from Latin herba.] herb′y adj.herb (hɜːb; US ɜːrb) n1. (Botany) a seed-bearing plant whose aerial parts do not persist above ground at the end of the growing season; herbaceous plant2. (Botany) a. any of various usually aromatic plants, such as parsley, rue, and rosemary, that are used in cookery and medicineb. (as modifier): a herb garden. 3. (Recreational Drugs) Caribbean a slang term for marijuana[C13: from Old French herbe, from Latin herba grass, green plants] ˈherbˌlike adjherb (ɜrb; esp. Brit. hɜrb) n. 1. a flowering plant whose stem above ground does not become woody and persistent. 2. such a plant valued for its medicinal properties, flavor, or scent. 3. Often, the herb.Slang. marijuana. 4. Archaic. herbage. [1250–1300; Middle English herbe < Old French erbe, herbe < Latin herba] herb′y, adj. -i•er, -i•est. herb, spice, seasoning - Herbs are, technically, plants with aerial parts used for seasoning foods, and a spice (also called seasoning) is any substance used for seasoning foods; many herbs are used as spices, but not all.See also related terms for seasoning.ThesaurusNoun | 1. | herb - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pestsherbaceous plantveg, vegetable, veggie - edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plantbarrenwort, bishop's hat, Epimedium grandiflorum - slow-growing creeping plant with semi-evergreen leaves on erect wiry stems; used as ground covermayapple, Podophyllum peltatum, wild mandrake, May apple - North American herb with poisonous root stock and edible though insipid fruitbuttercup, butterflower, butter-flower, crowfoot, goldcup, kingcup - any of various plants of the genus RanunculusCoptis groenlandica, Coptis trifolia groenlandica, golden thread, goldthread - low-growing perennial of North America woodlands having trifoliate leaves and yellow rootstock and white flowersEranthis hyemalis, winter aconite - small Old World perennial herb grown for its bright yellow flowers which appear in early spring often before snow is gonehepatica, liverleaf - any of several plants of the genus Hepatica having three-lobed leaves and white or pinkish flowers in early spring; of moist and mossy subalpine woodland areas of north temperate regionsgolden seal, goldenseal, Hydrastis Canadensis, turmeric root, yellow root - perennial herb of northeastern United States having a thick knotted yellow rootstock and large rounded leavesfalse rue, false rue anemone, Isopyrum biternatum - slender erect perennial of eastern North America having tuberous roots and pink-tinged white flowers; resembles meadow ruegiant buttercup, Laccopetalum giganteum - spectacular perennial native of wet montane grasslands of Peru; formerly included in genus Ranunculusfalse bugbane, Trautvetteria carolinensis - tall perennial of the eastern United States having large basal leaves and white summer flowersglobe flower, globeflower - any of several plants of the genus Trollius having globose yellow flowerslegume, leguminous plant - an erect or climbing bean or pea plant of the family Leguminosaeclover, trefoil - a plant of the genus TrifoliumCape periwinkle, Catharanthus roseus, cayenne jasmine, Madagascar periwinkle, red periwinkle, rose periwinkle, Vinca rosea, periwinkle, old maid - commonly cultivated Old World woody herb having large pinkish to red flowersaroid, arum - any plant of the family Araceae; have small flowers massed on a spadix surrounded by a large spathenin-sin, Panax ginseng, Panax pseudoginseng, Panax schinseng, ginseng - Chinese herb with palmately compound leaves and small greenish flowers and forked aromatic roots believed to have medicinal powersAmerican ginseng, Panax quinquefolius, sang - North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginsengwild ginger - low-growing perennial herb with pungent gingery leaves and rhizomesAsarum shuttleworthii, heartleaf, heart-leaf - wild ginger having persistent heart-shaped pungent leaves; West Virginia to Alabamacaryophyllaceous plant - a plant of the family Caryophyllaceaeclammy chickweed, mouse eared chickweed, mouse-ear chickweed, mouse ear, chickweed - any of various plants related to the common chickweeddrypis - spiny-leaved perennial herb of southern Europe having terminal clusters of small flowerscoral necklace, Illecebrum verticullatum - glabrous annual with slender taproot and clusters of white flowers; western Europe especially western Mediterranean and Atlantic coastal areaschickweed - any of various plants of the genus StellariaNew Zealand spinach, Tetragonia expansa, Tetragonia tetragonioides - coarse sprawling Australasian plant with red or yellow flowers; cultivated for its edible young shoots and succulent leavesamaranth - any of various plants of the genus Amaranthus having dense plumes of green or red flowers; often cultivated for foodAmaranthus spinosus, thorny amaranth - erect annual of tropical central Asia and Africa having a pair of divergent spines at most leaf nodesCelosia argentea, red fox - weedy annual with spikes of silver-white flowersCelosia argentea cristata, Celosia cristata, cockscomb, common cockscomb - garden annual with featherlike spikes of red or yellow flowers | | 2. | herb - aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualitiesflavorer, flavoring, flavourer, flavouring, seasoning, seasoner - something added to food primarily for the savor it impartsfines herbes - a mixture of finely chopped fresh herbs; "an omelet flavored with fines herbes"sweet basil, basil - leaves of the common basil; used fresh or driedbay leaf - dried leaf of the bay laurelborage - an herb whose leaves are used to flavor sauces and punches; young leaves can be eaten in salads or cookedhyssop - bitter leaves used sparingly in salads; dried flowers used in soups and tisanescaraway - leaves used sparingly in soups and stewschervil - fresh ferny parsley-like leaves used as a garnish with chicken and veal and omelets and green salads and spinachchives - cylindrical leaves used fresh as a mild onion-flavored seasoninghealing herb, comfrey - leaves make a popular tisane; young leaves used in salads or cookedChinese parsley, cilantro, coriander - parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnishcostmary - leaves used sparingly (because of bitter overtones) in sauces and soups and stuffingscommon fennel, fennel - leaves used for seasoninglemon balm - lemony leaves used for a tisane or in soups or fruit puncheslovage - stalks eaten like celery or candied like angelica; seeds used for flavoring or pickled like capersmarjoram, oregano - pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omeletsmint - the leaves of a mint plant used fresh or candiedparsley - aromatic herb with flat or crinkly leaves that are cut finely and used to garnish foodrosemary - extremely pungent leaves used fresh or dried as seasoning for especially meatsrue - leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivysage - aromatic fresh or dried grey-green leaves used widely as seasoning for meats and fowl and game etcsavoury, savory - either of two aromatic herbs of the mint familysweet woodruff, waldmeister - fragrant dark green leaves used to flavor May winesweet cicely - fresh ferny leaves and green seeds used as garnish in salads and cold vegetables; dried seeds used in confectionery and liqueursestragon, tarragon - fresh leaves (or leaves preserved in vinegar) used as seasoningthyme - leaves can be used as seasoning for almost any meat and stews and stuffings and vegetablesangelica - aromatic stems or leaves or roots of Angelica Archangelicadill weed, dill - aromatic threadlike foliage of the dill plant used as seasoningtea leaf, tea - dried leaves of the tea shrub; used to make tea; "the store shelves held many different kinds of tea"; "they threw the tea into Boston harbor" |
herbHerbs, spices and seasonings alligator pepper, allspice, aniseed, asafoetida or asafetida, basil, bayleaf, black pepper, borage, calendula, canella, capers, caraway seed, cardamom, cassia bark, cayenne pepper, chervil, chilli, chive, cinnamon, clove, coconut, coconut milk, coriander, cress, cumin, curry powder, dill, fennel, fines herbes, five spice powder, galangal or galingale, garam masala, garlic, ginger, Kaffir lime leaf, lemon grass, mace, marjoram, mint, miso, mustard, nam pla or fish sauce, nutmeg, oregano, paprika, parsley, peppercorn, poppy seed, red pepper, rocambole, rosemary, saffron, sage, salt, savory, sesame seed, soy sauce, soya sauce, shoyu, or tamari, star anise, sunflower seed, Szechuan, Szechwan, or Sichuan peppercorns, tansy, tarragon, thyme, turmeric, wasabi, white pepperTranslationsherb (həːb) noun a usually small plant used to flavour food or to make medicines. herbs and spices. (煮菜調味用的)香草,藥草 香草,药草 ˈherbal adjective of herbs, especially herbs used to make medicines. a herbal remedy. 草藥的 草药的ˈherbalist noun a person who deals in herbs, especially those used to make medicines. 草藥商 草药商herb
Herb and Alslang Marijuana and alcohol. ("Herb" is a slang word for marijuana and "Al" is a shortening of "alcohol.") I'm looking forward to hanging out with Herb and Al this weekend. Traffic cops are trained to detect when drivers have Herb or Al in their systems.See also: Al, and, herbherbslang Marijuana. I think those boys out in the park are smoking herb—can't you smell it?herb and erb n. marijuana. (Drugs.) Carl has found a way to synthesize the erb. Herb and Al n. marijuana and alcohol. I’m afraid that Tom’s best friends are Herb and Al. See also: Al, and, herbtalk to Herb and Al in. to use marijuana and drink alcohol. (see also herb. Al is alcohol.) I’ve been out talking to Herb and Al—that’s where I’ve been. Let’s go talk to Herb and Al while we’re waiting. See also: Al, and, herb, talkherb
herb (ûrb, hûrb), name for any plant that is used medicinally or as a spice and for the useful product of such a plant. Herbs as condiments and seasonings are still important in culinary art; the use of medicinal herbs, however, has waned since the advent of prescription and synthetic medicines, although plants remain a major source of drugs. The term herb is also applied to all herbaceous plants as distinguished from woody plants. Bibliography See R. E. Clarkson, Herbs, their Culture and Uses (1966); G. B. Foster, Herbs for Every Garden (rev. ed. 1973); A. and C. Krochmal, A Guide to the Medicinal Plants of the United States (1974). herb[hərb] (botany) A seed plant that lacks a persistent, woody stem aboveground and dies at the end of the season. An aromatic plant or plant part used medicinally or for food flavoring. herb1. a seed-bearing plant whose aerial parts do not persist above ground at the end of the growing season; herbaceous plant 2. a. any of various usually aromatic plants, such as parsley, rue, and rosemary, that are used in cookery and medicine b. (as modifier): a herb garden 3. Caribbean a slang term for marijuana www.culinarycafe.com/Spices_Herbs www.herbs.org www.herbsforafrica.co.za www.theherbcottage.com/herbs.htmlherb
herb Alternative pharmacology A general term for a plant or part thereof that is used to produce a medicine, which may include roots, bark, stems, leaves, flowers, fruit and seeds.herb Pharmacognosy A generic term for a plant/parts–roots, bark, stems, leaves, flowers, fruit, seeds, or others which can be used for its medicinal value. See Chinese herb, Herbal medicine, Pharmacognosy. herb (ĕrb) 1. A leafy plant without a woody stem, especially one used as a flavoring agent or medicine. 2. Completely archaic slang for marijuana (q.v.). herb - any seed-bearing nonwoody vascular plant whose aerial parts do not persist above ground at the end of the growing season.
- any of various plants, such as rosemary that are used in cookery and medicine.
HerbIn naturopathy, a plant or plant derivative or extract prescribed for health or healing.Mentioned in: Naturopathic MedicinePatient discussion about herbQ. What herbs are known to be helpful against Arthritis acceleration? A. mind you- herbs most of the time contain the same medication that pills do but without an exact amount and accompanied with other materials. there is great danger in that area, here is a guide for choosing a herbal supplement that will give you some tips : http://www.arthritis.org/at-supplement-guide.php
Q. Is there any natural herb for a sluggish thyroid My uncle is suffering with thyroid for the past 8 months and the treatment he underwent is not successful. Is there any natural herb for a sluggish thyroid?A. first of all the thyroid gland is situated in the front of the neck, just below the larynx(voice box)it consist of two lobes,one one each side of the trachea(windpipe)joined by a narrower portion of tissue called the isthmus---the thyroid grand produces hormones that regulate metabolism(the chemical activitie in cells that release energy from nutrients or uses energy to create other substances,such as proteins)the thyroid gland regulates the level of calcium in the body.insufficient thyroid hormones prduction is known as hypothyroidism(sluggish thyroid)symtoms include tirednes/dry skin/hair loss/weight gain/constipation/and sensitivity to cold.--because iodine is necessary for the production of thyroid hormones/calcium-ASk your DR before trying natural meds-because they ma interfere with what your uncle is taking now?--and you need to find out from your DR WHY is his thyroid sluggish--mrfoot56--peace Q. I’m very much confused. I need some suggestion. Can I try with Chinese herbs? I’m 56, man. I’m a regular smoker and drinker. I had two heart attacks with in 5 years. Now, often my chest is paining heavily. I’m very much confused. I need some suggestion. Can I try with Chinese herbs?A. HELLO,DERIK--dont be confused the broblem is very simple,you are not letting your body heal from your heart attacks,and by the way second heart attacks are normally fatal.I spent 25yrs working on cardiac teams in hospitals,Im the person that helps to restart your heart when it stops,the problems that i have seen with people who have heart attacks,is that after they come home from the hospital,they continue to do the same things that caused the heart attack in the first place--like smoking--like eating the wrong foods,drinking with heart medications,going back to work to soon,not enough rest during the day--to be honest with you-YOU ARE VERY LUCKY TO BE ALIVE.THERE IS NO MAGIC MEDICATION YOU CAN TRY AT THIS POINT--YOU NEED TO MODIFY WATH YOU DO DURING THE DAY--YOU NEED TO STOP SMOKING PERIOD?---YOU NEED TO STOP DRINKING PERIOD?--IF YOU DONT THE NEXT ATTACK YOU HAVE WILL BE FATAL,Im sorry i have to put it this way-but im telling you the truth--mrfoot56---peace More discussions about herbHERB
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