medicinals
Curative pharmaceutical agents
Medicinals are substances used to treat illness or promote health—medicines, remedies, or therapeutic preparations.
The word often carries a slightly old-fashioned or formal tone: The shop stocked various medicinals and tonics.
It may also refer to plants or herbs valued for healing properties: She grew medicinals in her garden.
Herb steeped in alcohol
- salveTopical healing preparation
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
- poulticeMoist healing application
- decoctionBoiled herbal concentrate
infusion · elixir · syrup · capsule · tablet · lozenge · suppository · balm
Treatment that heals
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- reliefEasing of distress
- alleviationReduction of intensity
- healingRestoration of health
recovery · rehabilitation · convalescence · restoration · rejuvenation · palliative · prophylactic · analgesic
Medical dispensing authorization
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- opioidsReceptor-binding pain relievers
- vaccinesPreparations conferring immunity
- chemotherapyAnti-cancer drug treatment
steroids · anesthetics · antidepressants · insulin · sedatives · antihistamines · contraceptives · stimulants
Medicinal dispensary
- apothecaryHistorical medicine preparer
- dispensaryMedicine distribution facility
- pharmacistMedicine dispensing professional
- compoundingElements merging progressively
formulary · prescription · refill · contraindications · interactions · bioavailability · co-pay · drugstore
Therapeutic needle insertion
- homeopathyDiluted-substance alternative medicine
- naturopathyAlternative healing using nature
- ayurvedaIndian traditional medicine system
- reikiJapanese energy healing
cupping · moxibustion · reflexology · chiropractic · aromatherapy · hydrotherapy · herbalism
Soothing herbal infusion plant
- lavenderFragrant herb, pale violet
- echinaceaImmune-support plant extract
- valerianBotanical sleep aid
- ginsengPerennial with tonic root
turmeric · ginger · ashwagandha · elderberry · astragalus · goldenseal · feverfew · kratom
tincture
Herb steeped in alcohol
decoction · infusion · elixir · syrup · capsule · tablet · lozenge · suppository · balm · liniment
cure
Treatment that heals
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- reliefEasing of distress
- alleviationReduction of intensity
healing · recovery · rehabilitation · convalescence · restoration · rejuvenation · palliative · prophylactic · analgesic · anti-inflammatory
prescription
Medical dispensing authorization
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- opioidsReceptor-binding pain relievers
- vaccinesPreparations conferring immunity
chemotherapy · steroids · anesthetics · antidepressants · insulin · sedatives · antihistamines · contraceptives · stimulants · antipsychotics
pharmacy
Medicinal dispensary
- apothecaryHistorical medicine preparer
- dispensaryMedicine distribution facility
- pharmacistMedicine dispensing professional
compounding · formulary · prescription · refill · contraindications · interactions · bioavailability · co-pay · drugstore · chemist
acupuncture
Therapeutic needle insertion
- homeopathyDiluted-substance alternative medicine
- naturopathyAlternative healing using nature
- ayurvedaIndian traditional medicine system
reiki · cupping · moxibustion · reflexology · chiropractic · aromatherapy · hydrotherapy · herbalism
chamomile
Soothing herbal infusion plant
ginseng · turmeric · ginger · ashwagandha · elderberry · astragalus · goldenseal · feverfew · kratom · senna
- apothecarypharmacy, apothecary, drugstore, dispensary, pharmacist
- permaculturefood forest, companion planting, polyculture, zones, swales
medicinalspoisons
Harmful ingested substances
toxins · pathogens · venoms · contaminants · pollutants
medicinalsrecreational drugs
Mood-altering substances used for enjoyment
intoxicants · stimulants · narcotics · junk food · confections
- medicinal herbsPlants with curative properties
- medicinal plantFlora with healing properties
- medicinal propertiesHealing attributes of substances
- medicinal useUsing something for healing
- medicinal rootsPlant bases used therapeutically
- medicinal teaCurative steeped beverage