medicinal
adjective
me·dic·i·nal
mə-ˈdis-nəl,
-ˈdi-sᵊn-əl
in Shakespeare & Milton ˌme-di-ˈsī-nᵊl,
& ˈmed-sə-nəl
1
: tending or used to cure disease or relieve pain
a medicinal compound
the plant's medicinal properties
used for medicinal purposes
2
: salutary
medicinal
noun
Synonyms
Examples of medicinal in a Sentence
This drug is to be used only for medicinal purposes.
even in Roman times the hot mineral springs of Bath, England, were believed to possess medicinal properties
Recent Examples on the Web
The plant extract is an antioxidant-rich, medicinal herb known by many names, including Indian pennywort and tiger grass.
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Lisa Desantis, Health, 1 June 2024
Most notably, the study found that U.K websites featured medicinal claims for smoking cessation, associations with youth culture and depictions of young people using e-cigarettes.
—Jon-Patrick Allem, The Conversation, 31 May 2024
Observers report observations of animals, from birds and rats to porcupines and chimpanzees, deliberately employing an impressive repertoire of medicinal substances.
—Adrienne Mayor, Discover Magazine, 28 May 2024
Apple cider vinegar is commonly used in cooking, but it has also traditionally been used for medicinal purposes.1
It has been studied for its role in lowering blood sugar, treating skin conditions, supporting weight loss, and improving heart health.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 24 May 2024
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Lisa Desantis, Health, 1 June 2024
Most notably, the study found that U.K websites featured medicinal claims for smoking cessation, associations with youth culture and depictions of young people using e-cigarettes.
—Jon-Patrick Allem, The Conversation, 31 May 2024
Observers report observations of animals, from birds and rats to porcupines and chimpanzees, deliberately employing an impressive repertoire of medicinal substances.
—Adrienne Mayor, Discover Magazine, 28 May 2024
Apple cider vinegar is commonly used in cooking, but it has also traditionally been used for medicinal purposes.1
It has been studied for its role in lowering blood sugar, treating skin conditions, supporting weight loss, and improving heart health.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 24 May 2024
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“Medicinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medicinal. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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medicinal
adjective
me·dic·i·nal
mə-ˈdis-nəl
-ᵊn-əl
: tending or used to cure disease or relieve pain
medicinally
adverb
-ē
Medical Definition
medicinal
1 of 2 adjective
me·dic·i·nal
mə-ˈdis-nəl, -ᵊn-əl
: of, relating to, or being medicine : tending or used to cure disease or relieve pain
medicinal
2 of 2 noun
: a medicinal substance : medicine
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