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Meanings of officinal in English

Having the therapeutic properties of medicine.

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        Examples for "medicinal"
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        However, its medicinal properties have been attracting more attention in recent years.
        The Irish Times
        2
        A number of bee products have also been used as medicinal agents.
        The Irish Times
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        So far, medicinal cannabis products aren't easily accessible or affordable for patients.
        Radio NZ
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        However, the molecular mechanisms of HNK medicinal functions are not fully clear.
        Pubmed
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        Demand in Chile for medicinal marijuana has far outstripped supply, Gazmuri said.
        Reuters
        Usage of officinal in English
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        Recovery has followed the ingestion of an ounce of officinal hydrochloric acid.
        Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine
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        The officinal rhubarb is the root of an undetermined species.
        The Commercial Products of the Vegetable Kingdom / Considered in...
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        These, not being officinal, fail to find a place on the shelves of the ordinary Pharmaceutical druggist.
        Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure
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        Syrup of tar is an officinal medicine in the United States of America for chronic bronchitis, and winter cough.
        Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure
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        It is a pledge that we shall be emancipated from all narrow technicalities and officinal idols, while following his guidance.
        The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 13, November, 1858 / A Maga...
        Officinal through the time