Herbal Medicine

noun a fragrant resin obtained from certain trees and used in perfumes and medicine

• The balsam tree is known for its fragrant resin used in perfumes and medicinal ointments.
• I love the smell of balsam in the air during the holiday season.
• Let's grab some balsam-scented candles to make the house smell nice.
• Her words were like a soothing balsam to his wounded pride.

noun a book or other work describing or classifying plants

adjective relating to plants or plant life

• The botanical garden is home to a wide variety of plant species.
• I love visiting the botanical gardens to see all the different plants.
• Let's check out the cool botanical spot in town.
• Her mind was a vast botanical garden of thoughts and ideas.

noun a sweet, sticky, yellowish-brown fluid made by bees from nectar collected from flowers, used as food

adjective used to describe something that is sweet or endearing

• The honey produced by bees is a natural sweetener.
• Hey honey, can you pass me the salt?
• I love when my grandma calls me 'honey'.
• His words were like honey, soothing and comforting.

noun a hot or cold drink made by infusing the dried, crushed leaves of the tea plant in boiling water

• Afternoon tea is a tradition in many cultures, where tea is served with small sandwiches and pastries.
• Let's catch up over a cup of tea sometime this week.
• I could really go for a spot of tea right now.
• She always knows how to spill the tea on the latest gossip.

noun a type of herb commonly used in Japanese cuisine, also known as perilla

adjective describing the characteristics of the herb shiso

• The chef garnished the dish with a sprig of fresh shiso leaves.
• I love the flavor of shiso in my sushi rolls.
• Have you tried the shiso-infused cocktails at that new bar?
• The shiso plant symbolizes good luck and prosperity in Japanese culture.

noun a Mediterranean plant of the daisy family, with large, spiky silvery or purplish flower heads and edible leafstalks

• The chef prepared a delicious dish using cardoon as the main ingredient.
• I tried a new recipe with cardoon and it turned out pretty good.
• I never thought I would enjoy cardoon, but it's actually not bad.
• The cardoon in the garden stood tall and proud, like a symbol of resilience.

noun the tree bearing this fruit

• The jujube plant is native to China and has been cultivated for thousands of years.
• I tried a jujube fruit for the first time and it was surprisingly sweet!
• Let's grab some jujube candies from the store, they're so tasty.
• The jujube tree symbolizes longevity and prosperity in many cultures.

noun a plant of the nightshade family, with green leaves and small yellow fruits enclosed in a bladder-like husk

• The physalis plant is known for its distinctive lantern-shaped husk.
• I tried a physalis for the first time and it was surprisingly sweet.
• Let's pick some physalis from the garden and make a tasty dessert.
• The physalis represents the hidden beauty within each of us.

adjective relating to or characteristic of absinthe, especially in its bitter or poisonous qualities

• The absinthine compound found in the plant is known for its bitter taste.
• I heard that absinthine is the reason behind the unique flavor of absinthe.
• Some people love the absinthine kick that absinthe gives.
• The absinthine essence of the situation left a bitter taste in my mouth.

noun a type of tannin found in some plants, known for its antioxidant properties

• Acertannin is a type of polyphenol found in certain plants and fruits.
• I heard acertannin is good for your health, so I've been trying to include more foods with it in my diet.
• Yo, have you tried those acertannin-rich berries? They're bomb!
• The acertannin in her words added a layer of complexity to the conversation.

noun a reddish-orange spice or condiment derived from the seeds of the achiote tree, used in Latin American and Caribbean cuisine

• The achiote plant is commonly used as a natural food coloring in various cuisines.
• I added a pinch of achiote to give my rice a nice color and flavor.
• Let's spice things up with some achiote in our marinade!
• The achiote of creativity added a vibrant touch to her artwork.