Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Phytotherapy

Use of plants or herbs to treat diseases or to alleviate pain.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Use of plants or herbs to treat diseases or to alleviate pain.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Herb Therapy
  • Herbal Therapy

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate IM with disease / drug ther (IM) + specific plant (IM) + PLANT PREPARATIONS or specifics / ther use (IM or NIM)

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History Note

2002(1963)

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  1. E02w.190.755w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Phytotherapy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D008517. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D008517
  2. Phytotherapy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phytotherapy
  3. Phytotherapy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1650562