herbalist

noun herb·al·ist \ˈ(h)ər-bə-list\

: a person who grows, sells, or uses herbs to treat illness

Full Definition of HERBALIST

: a person who practices healing by the use of herbs

: a person who collects or grows herbs

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noun herb·al·ist \-ləst\

: one who collects or grows herbs

: one who practices herbal medicine

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