medicinal
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Tea, made from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, has been consumed globally for centuries, initially for its medicinal properties and later as a popular beverage.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
They’re refreshing in a way that’s almost medicinal: salty, sharp, ice-cold.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
I can’t speak to the medicinal benefits of snow fungus tea.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 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
“Papa used to make it and I never quite got out of the habit, even though I rarely use it—and” she added quickly, “only for medicinal purposes.”
From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep
Vocabulary lists containing medicinal
"Rappaccini's Daughter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne
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Unit 1, Week 3
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med (heal; care for)
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