herbal extracts

[ˈhɜːrbəl ɪkˈstrækts]
nounpl: herbal extracts
extratos herbais
1. Concentrated liquid or solid preparations obtained by extracting active compounds from herbs, plants, or botanicals through various methods such as infusion, decoction, maceration, or percolation
These herbal extracts are commonly used in natural medicine and wellness products.
Estes extratos herbais são comumente usados em produtos de medicina natural e bem-estar.
2. Substances derived from medicinal or culinary herbs used for therapeutic, flavoring, or cosmetic purposes
The supplement company produces high-quality herbal extracts for dietary supplements.
A empresa de suplementos produz extratos herbais de alta qualidade para suplementos dietéticos.
In Brazil, herbal extracts are increasingly popular as part of a growing wellness and natural health movement, particularly in urban centers like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The term 'extratos herbais' is commonly found in health food stores, pharmacies, and cosmetic product labels. In the USA, herbal extracts are marketed as dietary supplements and natural remedies, though they are regulated differently than pharmaceuticals by the FDA.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
botanical extractsplant extractsherbal concentratesphytochemical extracts
Antonyms / Antônimos
synthetic compoundschemical isolates

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
extratos herbais
Most common usage in Brazil for herbal products and natural medicine context
São Paulo
extratos de ervas
Alternative phrasing commonly used in cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries
Portugal
extractos de ervas
European Portuguese spelling with 'c'; used in traditional herbal medicine contexts
General Brazilian Portuguese (Alternative)
extratos vegetais
More general term used interchangeably for plant-based extracts

Related Words

tincturedecoctioninfusionphytotherapybotanicalsmedicinal herbsessential oilsherbal remedies

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to nature with herbal extracts
herbal extract remedies
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