International Herb Symposium
International Herb Symposium
The International Herb Symposium (IHS) is a global gathering of herbalists, botanists, medical practitioners, and enthusiasts who share knowledge and expertise on the medicinal and therapeutic uses of herbs. The symposium is held every two years and features workshops, lectures, and discussions on various topics related to herbal medicine.
Pronunciation
In-ter-na-tion-al Herb Sym-po-sium
Etymology
The term "International Herb Symposium" is derived from the English words "international" (meaning worldwide), "herb" (a plant used for its culinary, medicinal, or fragrant properties), and "symposium" (a conference or meeting for discussion).
Related Terms
- Herbal Medicine: The study or use of medicinal properties of plants.
- Botany: The scientific study of plants, including their physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, classification, and economic importance.
- Herbalist: A practitioner of herbalism, using plants and plant extracts for medicinal purposes.
- Phytotherapy: The study of the use of extracts of natural origin as medicines or health-promoting agents.
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