as in medicinal
tending to cure disease or restore health
the discovery of officinal plants that continues to this day
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medicinal
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Python bile, which is contained in the gallbladder, is believed to have medicinal properties, while the tongue is used in traditional rituals or as an aphrodisiac.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026 -
Rue is commonly used as a medicinal herb, and it’s often grown in pollinator gardens to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Officinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/officinal. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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