Spanish word

medicinal

Pronunciation

IPA/meðiθiˈnal/

Meaning

  • adjectivemedicinal

Example

Esta planta tiene propiedades medicinales.

This plant has medicinal properties.

Illustration for medicinal (medicinal)

More examples

¿Este té es medicinal o solo es una infusión?

Is this tea medicinal or just an infusion?

Core concept

Product or substance that produces therapeutic effects when used for medical purposes.

Common phrases

  • tés medicinales

    medicinal teas

  • remedio medicinal

    medicinal remedy

  • uso medicinal

    medicinal use

Similar words

curativo: Effectively heals illnesses or injuries, restoring normal bodily function.
terapéutico: Soothes symptoms and promotes recovery during therapy.
farmacéutico: Involves medicines, their preparation, and professional dispensing in pharmacy.

Definition in Spanish

Califica productos o sustancias que tienen efectos terapéuticos o beneficios para la salud cuando se usan con fines médicos.

Word origin

From Latin medicinalis 'of medicine', from medicina 'medicine' plus the adjectival suffix -alis indicating relation to medical use.

Usage tips

  • Labels often indicate 'uso externo' or 'uso interno', so a medicinal product may be intended only for topical application and not for ingestion.

Other meanings

  • therapeuticadjective

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