as in medicinal
tending to cure disease or restore health
the discovery of officinal plants that continues to this day
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Fenugreek Seeds Fenugreek seeds come from the fenugreek plant, an herb with medicinal properties.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
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But this modern approach is teamed with ancient medicinal practices and a holistic, full-circle philosophy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Officinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/officinal. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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