as in medicinal
tending to cure disease or restore health
the discovery of officinal plants that continues to this day
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The concept of the julep traces its origins back to ancient Persia, where rose petals were added to water for medicinal purposes.—
Hannah Vanbiber,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025 -
In previous decades, gaur were hunted not only for their meat but also for their horns and medicinal products, according to the World Land Trust.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Officinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/officinal. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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