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herbal supplement
herb·al sup·ple·ment [ er-bul suh-pleh-ment ]
Definitions related to herbal supplements:
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A product made from a plant that is thought to be useful in treating disease or staying healthy. Herbal supplements are taken by mouth.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Phytochemicals, botanicals and other plant-based products intended to be taken by mouth.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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