officinal Synonyms

officinal Meaning

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officinal (a.)

Used in a shop, or belonging to it.

Kept in stock by apothecaries; -- said of such drugs and medicines as may be obtained without special preparation or compounding; not magistral.

officinal Sentence Examples

  1. The officinal herb thyme has been used medicinally for centuries.
  2. The officinal plant chamomile possesses anti-inflammatory and sedative properties.
  3. The dried leaves of the officinal herb rosemary are commonly used as a culinary spice.
  4. Officinal plants are those that are recognized for their medicinal value.
  5. Officinal herbs are often cultivated in gardens for their therapeutic properties.
  6. The flower heads of the officinal plant arnica are used to make a topical pain reliever.
  7. The root of the officinal herb valerian is used to promote relaxation and sleep.
  8. The officinal plant peppermint is known for its digestive and respiratory benefits.
  9. Officinal plants have been an integral part of traditional medicine around the world.
  10. The officinal herb echinacea is widely used to support the immune system.

FAQs About the word officinal

Used in a shop, or belonging to it., Kept in stock by apothecaries; -- said of such drugs and medicines as may be obtained without special preparation or compou

medicinal, healing, restorative, remedial,curative, therapeutic, wholesome,healthful, healthy, alleviative

pernicious, pernicious,noxious, unhealthy, unwholesome, toxic, unhealthful, deleterious, toxic, noxious

The officinal herb thyme has been used medicinally for centuries.

The officinal plant chamomile possesses anti-inflammatory and sedative properties.

The dried leaves of the officinal herb rosemary are commonly used as a culinary spice.

Officinal plants are those that are recognized for their medicinal value.