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medicinal

[muh-dis-uh-nl] / məˈdɪs ə nl /


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There’s something incredibly medicinal about khichuri that younger me couldn’t appreciate at the time.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

This natural chemical comes from Centella asiatica, a commonly used Asian medicinal herb.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

He also emphasized empirical medical evidence over unproven theory, stressed the body’s natural ability to heal, and generally advocated what today we would call holistic medicine, including the use of medicinal herbs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Paul Stamets and Jeff Chilton began as friends, their collaboration leading to the rise of medicinal mushroom supplements.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

The dress was dark blue with white buttons, soft cotton that gave off a medicinal smell.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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