medicinal

adjective

me·dic·i·nal | \ mə-ˈdis-nəl, -ˈdi-sᵊn-əl

; in Shakespeare & Milton ˌme-di-ˈsī-nᵊl, & ˈmed-sə-nəl\

Definition of medicinal

1 : tending or used to cure disease or relieve pain a medicinal compound the plant's medicinal properties used for medicinal purposes

2 : salutary

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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

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South Florida has become flooded with CBD products for sale, luring buyers with promises of pain relief and medicinal aid. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, sun-sentinel.com, "Buyer beware: CBD products could be this century’s snake oil," 7 June 2019 Adults over 21 years of age are now permitted to legally grow, possess and use marijuana for non-medicinal purposes, with certain restrictions. — Peggy Peattie, Pomerado News, "Marijuana use added to Poway’s social host ordinance," 5 June 2019 Customers must hold a medicinal cannabis card to enter and to purchase any food, which is not intended to be eaten on site. — Lauren Saria, azcentral, "This cannabis kitchen serves up THC-infused pizza and burgers. Here's a look inside," 4 June 2019 Most states, including New York, now have legal medicinal marijuana programs, and 10 states and the District of Columbia allow recreational pot use. — Jennifer Peltz, The Seattle Times, "NYC may ban pre-hire marijuana tests for many job applicants," 12 Apr. 2019 The ruling sets a precedent that will likely force Germans to choose between receiving medicinal cannabis treatment and owning a gun license. — Deutsche Welle, USA TODAY, "Germans forced to choose between medicinal marijuana and guns," 31 Jan. 2018 Cannabis has been proposed for centuries as a medicinal plant. — Timothy Welty, Philly.com, "Marijuana boosters hail FDA approval of pot-based epilepsy drug. Is it a win for weed?," 20 Apr. 2018 Cinnamon and other traditional Indian medicinal plants are also being tested in the fight against HIV. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, "Cinnamon: Pantry staple -- and medical powerhouse?," 8 Mar. 2018 With the recent resurgence in artisanal, organic, and natural products, medicinal plants are getting their moment in the spotlight, too. — Molly Marquand, Good Housekeeping, "7 Mistakes You're Making With Essential Oils," 19 July 2016

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