herbalist

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"Not altogether," said the old man; "besides being a viper-hunter, I am what they call a herbalist, one who knows the virtue of particular herbs; I gather them at the proper season, to make medicines with for the sick."

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  1. noun One who grows, collects, or specializes in the use of herbs, especially medicinal herbs.
  2. noun See herb doctor.

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  • “Not page 40 p. 40 altogether,” said the old man; “besides being a viper-hunter, I am what they call a herbalist, one who knows the virtue of particular herbs; I gather them at the proper season, to make medicines with for the sick.”  “And do you live in the neighbourhood?” I demanded. —  Lavengro
  • This book is just crammed full of great information for the herbalist -- especially the beginner … [It] is a must have in any home where there are people who care about their health and the welfare of their families. —  MyLinkVault Newest Links
  • Becoming an herbalist is a difficult task in some ways, since there is no official accreditation for a career in herbalism. —  All Categories Featured Content - Associated Content
  • The new ProSolution ™ Pills formula was created based on the research and expertise of our medical herbalist, G. Alexander, who has worked as a herbalist for over 40 years in Europe. —  MyLinkVault Newest Links
  • With the possible exception of a slightly crazy Chinese herbalist, there's no magic or science fiction - just skilled and scary people living their strange lives. —  COMIXTALK
 

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/ˈhərbəlɪst/
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