* herb - This is the most basic root word, meaning "plant, especially one used for medicinal or culinary purposes."
* herbal - Means "relating to herbs," like "herbal tea" or "herbal remedies."
* herbaceous - Describes plants with non-woody stems, often associated with herbs.
* herbicide - A chemical used to kill unwanted plants, often weeds.
* herbology - The study of herbs, often focused on their medicinal properties.
It's important to note that some of these words, like "herbal" and "herbaceous," are actually formed by adding suffixes to the root word "herb."