Synonyms of medicinal

medicinal 1 of 2

adjective

mə-ˈdis-nəl

1

as in healing

tending to cure disease or restore health

even in Roman times the hot mineral springs of Bath, England, were believed to possess medicinal properties

Synonyms & Similar Words

• healing
• restorative
• remedial
• therapeutic
• healthful
• curative
• officinal
• corrective
• healthy
• sanative
• wholesome
• salutary
• salubrious
• tonic
• alleviative

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• noxious
• unhealthy
• unwholesome
• unhealthful
• injurious
• deleterious
• toxic
• pernicious
• poisonous
• infectious
• adverse
• harmful
• noisome
• detrimental
• bad
• insalubrious
• ill
• damaging
• baneful
• hurtful
• baleful
• insanitary
• unsanitary
• unhygienic

2

as in healthy

beneficial to the health of body or mind

if gin and tonic is the medicinal potion that he claims, then he's done a lot of self-medication of late

Synonyms & Similar Words

• healthy
• good
• nutritional
• healthful
• restorative
• tonic
• salubrious
• salutary
• wholesome
• sanative
• curative
• refreshing
• useful
• remedial
• rehabilitative
• salutiferous
• sanitary
• corrective
• antiseptic
• hygienic
• advantageous
• recuperative
• alleviative
• clean
• rejuvenating
• nutritious
• aseptic
• nourishing
• nonpoisonous
• nontoxic
• rejuvenescent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• noxious
• harmful
• toxic
• unhealthy
• unwholesome
• injurious
• deleterious
• pernicious
• damaging
• poisonous
• infectious
• unhealthful
• insalubrious
• sickening
• insanitary
• unsanitary
• unhygienic

medicinal

2 of 2

noun

mə-ˈdis-nəl

as in drug

a substance or preparation used to treat disease

the discovery that the plant is a potent medicinal once it has been refined

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drug
• medicine
• medication
• remedy
• cure
• prescription
• pharmaceutical
• physic
• medicament
• potion
• pill
• specific
• antibiotic
• botanical
• syrup
• tonic
• panacea
• nostrum
• prescription drug
• tablet
• patent medicine
• serum
• injection
• cure-all
• tincture
• antiseptic
• salve
• lotion
• liniment
• ointment
• capsule
• purgative
• poultice
• cap
• cordial
• miracle drug
• wonder drug
• embrocation
• cathartic
• shot

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of medicinal

Adjective

Similarly to ashwagandha, the root of the valerian plant is used as a medicinal herb that’s known to promote sleep and relieve insomnia. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 25, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

While medicinal mushrooms are generally considered safe for many people, there are some exceptions. — Stacey Colino, Time, 22 July 2026

In addition to flowers, Henning has plans to expand into medicinal and herbal products, recently purchasing her own small still, the same kind used by Kahn at Botnia. — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026

Herbalist William Broen will lead an interactive garden walk with a focus on medicinal and edible plants native to California. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026