medicinal

Example Sentences

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Indigenous people and Spanish settlers utilized the viscous goo for medicinal purposes and waterproofing boats.

From Los Angeles Times

I take a deep breath and smell something medicinal and woodsy.

From Literature

Another problem, he adds, is that many people in rural India still rely on faith healers or local medicinal practices and go to hospitals only when their symptoms worsen, which can be lethal.

From BBC

It was first used mainly for medicinal purposes before becoming a widely enjoyed daily drink.

From Science Daily

Inside, it’s softly lit and smells like a combination of the lavender essential oil mixture we use on the bedding and something pungent and medicinal.

From Literature