Herbalist vs. Apothecary

Herbalistnoun

A person who treats diseases by means of medicinal herbs.

Herbalistnoun

One skilled in the knowledge of plants; a collector of, or dealer in, herbs, especially medicinal herbs.

Herbalistnoun

a therapist who heals by the use of herbs

Herbalistnoun

a practitioner of herbalism.

Herbalistnoun

a dealer in medicinal herbs.

Herbalistnoun

a botanical writer.

Apothecarynoun

(dated) A person who makes and provides/sells drugs and/or medicines.

Apothecarynoun

A drugstore or pharmacy.

Apothecarynoun

One who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes.

Apothecarynoun

a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs

Apothecarynoun

a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.

Apothecary

Apothecary () is one term for a medical professional who formulates and dispenses materia medica (medicine) to physicians, surgeons, and patients. The modern chemist (also known as a pharmacist in American English) has taken over this role.