officinal

/ɒfɪˈsɪnəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the official or medicinal properties of plants; used in medicine or pharmacy

“The officinal plants found in the forest were used to create herbal remedies.”

2. noun

a plant used in medicine or pharmacy, especially one of the plants listed in the official pharmacopoeia

“The officinal used in the ancient remedies have been rediscovered and are now used in modern medicine.”

Synonyms

  • medicinal
  • official
  • pharmaceutical

Antonyms

  • non-medicinal
  • unofficial