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medicinal

[muh-dis-uh-nl] / məˈdɪs ə nl /


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They’re refreshing in a way that’s almost medicinal: salty, sharp, ice-cold.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

Myfanwy Graham has also received funding from the Therapeutic Goods Administration for independent evidence reviews on medicinal cannabis.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

As Cruze notes, eating a chocolate to help you sleep feels more like a reward, whereas taking a capsule can feel more medicinal, and less enjoyable.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Wellness influencers and regular people alike started adopting traditional Chinese medicinal practices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

She learned about the effects of carbon dioxide on different plants, the medicinal properties of hops and licorice and red clover.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby




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