Meaning & Definition of word "Medicinal"

Medicinal

/məˈdɪs.ɪ.nəl/

adjective:

  • 1. Having properties that are helpful in the treatment of disease or in promoting health.
    • Example: The herbal tea is known for its medicinal qualities that aid digestion.
  • 2. Used for medical purposes.
    • Example: Many plants have been cultivated for their medicinal uses throughout history.
  • 3. Relating to or having the properties of medicine.
    • Example: The region is famous for its medicinal hot springs that attract visitors seeking healing.
  • 4. Designed or intended for the treatment of illness.
    • Example: The medicinal ointment helped soothe her skin condition.

Etymology

Late Middle English: from Latin 'medicinalis', from 'medicin-' (stem of 'medicina' 'medicine')

Common Phrases and Expressions

medicinal properties:

The benefits or healing effects associated with a substance.

medicinal plants:

Plants that have healing or therapeutic properties.

Related Words

medicine:

The science or practice of diagnosing and treating illness.

remedy:

A treatment for a disease or injury.

pharmaceutical:

Relating to the preparation and dispensing of drugs.

Slang Meanings of medicinal

Meaning: Used to refer to substances intended for medicinal use, especially cannabis.

Example Sentence: He's using that strain for its medicinal benefits.

Meaning: Refers to any non-prescription substance that can provide relief from ailments.

Example Sentence: This tea is just for fun, but it has some medicinal perks!