as in medicinal
tending to cure disease or restore health
the discovery of officinal plants that continues to this day
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While hemp can be used for industrial methods, it’s also used for medicinal purposes.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
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The Intersection of Feminine Energy and Cannabis Cannabis has been used for thousands of years for both medicinal and spiritual purposes.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
1 June 2025
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“Officinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/officinal. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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