In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HERBALISM
Etymology
Noun
herbalism (countable and uncountable, plural herbalisms)
The use or study of medicinal herbs
(obsolete) Botany, the study of plants in general
Synonyms
• herblore
Source: Wiktionary
Herb"al*ism, n.
Definition: The knowledge of herbs.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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