Synonyms for

Medicinal

Verb / mʌˈdɪsʌnʌl / Another word for medicinal — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to the healing of illness or injury; having healing properties

Synonyms & similar words

medicative curative therapeutic healing restorative remedial salutary healthful medicating sanative antiseptic tonic corrective curing medicamentous medicative pharmaceutical remedying reparative medicated health-giving

Synonyms by register

Formal

therapeutic curative healing remedial

Informal

healing soothing remedy

Literary

balm panacea

Antonyms

non-medicinal non-therapeutic harmful unwholesome poisonous toxic

Common collocations

  • medicinal properties
  • medicinal plant
  • medicinal use
  • medicinal value
  • medicinal herb
  • medicinal purposes
  • medicinal compound

Word family

noun medicine
adjective medicinal
adverb medicinally

Usage note

This adjective describes something that has healing properties or is used for treating illness. It is generally used in a neutral or positive context.

Example sentences

  1. The doctor prescribed a medicinal ointment for my rash.
  2. The tea tree oil has medicinal properties that can help with acne.
  3. Many people believe that honey has medicinal benefits for colds and sore throats.
  4. Some people prefer to use medicinal herbs instead of traditional medicine.
  5. The Native Americans used many plants for their medicinal properties.

Quotes

  • “Nature itself is the best physician.” - Hippocrates
  • “Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.” - Hippocrates
  • “The art of healing comes from nature, not from the physician. Therefore, the physician must start from nature, with an open mind.” - Paracelsus

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