medicinal

UK /məˈdɪ.sɪ.nəl/ US /məˈdɪ.sɪ.nəl/
adj 3noun 1

Definitions

adj

1

Having the properties of medicine, or pertaining to medicine; medical.

2

Tending or used to cure disease or relieve pain.

Though not poisonous, this mildly psychoactive mushroom has valuable medicinal properties. Extracted agents could be used to enhance medi-gels pain-reducing capabilities.

The town [Cheltenham] "is celebrated for its medicinal waters" and "has been for the last sixty years one of the most elegant and fashionable watering places in England".

3

Tasting like medicine; particularly of unpleasant or artificially sweet or bitter flavours.

noun

1

Any plant that can be used for medicinal purposes.

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