Medicinal
məˈdɪsɪnəl
Definitions
Having healing properties or relating to the practice of medicine.
məˈdɪsɪnəl
Relating to or used in medicine.
The herbal tea had medicinal qualities that soothed her cough.
💡 Simply: It's like something that can help you feel better when you're sick, like a special kind of potion or a pill.
👶 For kids: Something that helps you feel better when you are sick.
More Examples
Ancient cultures often used plants for their medicinal benefits.
The doctor prescribed a medicinal cream for the rash.
How It's Used
"The plant is used for medicinal purposes."
"Researchers are exploring medicinal applications of the compound."
From Latin *medicinalis*, meaning 'healing' or 'pertaining to medicine', derived from *medicus* ('physician' or 'doctor').
The term 'medicinal' has been used since the early 17th century in medical texts and scientific literature.
Memory tip
Imagine a doctor prescribing medicine; it's medicinal!