Medicinal

/məˈdɪs.ɪ.nəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having properties that are helpful in the treatment of disease or in promoting health.

The herbal tea is known for its medicinal qualities that aid digestion.

Used for medical purposes.

Many plants have been cultivated for their medicinal uses throughout history.

Relating to or having the properties of medicine.

The region is famous for its medicinal hot springs that attract visitors seeking healing.

Designed or intended for the treatment of illness.

The medicinal ointment helped soothe her skin condition.

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

medicinal properties

The benefits or healing effects associated with a substance.

medicinal plants

Plants that have healing or therapeutic properties.

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.

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

He's using that strain for its medicinal benefits.

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

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