nonmedicinal
Without healing properties
Not used for treating illness or injury.
Nonmedicinal describes substances, products, or uses that fall outside therapeutic purposes: nonmedicinal ingredients in a pill, nonmedicinal use of cannabis.
The term often distinguishes inactive components from active drugs, or recreational from therapeutic consumption.
Pleasantly strong-smelling
- flavoringSubstance adding taste
- cosmeticSurface-level appearance enhancer
- fragrancePleasing olfactory quality
- incenseAnger greatly, or aromatic resin
spice · seasoning · perfume · colorant · dye · culinary · ornamental · ritualistic
Addressing interconnected wholes
- acupunctureTherapeutic needle insertion
- homeopathyDiluted-substance alternative medicine
- chiropracticSpine-focused alternative medicine
- naturopathyAlternative healing using nature
herbalism · aromatherapy · reflexology · reiki · ayurveda · cupping · moxibustion · hydrotherapy
Practices maintaining cleanliness
- sanitationCleanliness for public health
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
- vaccinationAdministered immunity booster
- immunizationProtective medical injection
screening · prophylaxis · quarantine · cleanliness · sterilization · antiseptic · disinfection
Mind-body exercise discipline
- meditationFocused attention practice
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
- massageSoft tissue manipulation
- exerciseActivity for fitness
nutrition · lifestyle · relaxation · spa · sauna · detox · fasting · journaling
Idea proposed for consideration
- expectationBelief about future outcomes
- beliefTrust held as true
- psychosomaticMind-induced bodily illness
- noceboHarm from negative expectation
Pungent culinary rhizome
- turmericYellow rhizome spice
- honeyBees' viscous nectar product
- garlicPungent culinary bulb
- echinaceaImmune-support plant extract
chamomile · peppermint · eucalyptus · lavender · probiotics · elderberry · ginseng · valerian
aromatic
Pleasantly strong-smelling
- flavoringSubstance adding taste
- cosmeticSurface-level appearance enhancer
- fragrancePleasing olfactory quality
incense · spice · seasoning · perfume · colorant · dye · culinary · ornamental · ritualistic · ceremonial
holistic
Addressing interconnected wholes
- acupunctureTherapeutic needle insertion
- homeopathyDiluted-substance alternative medicine
- chiropracticSpine-focused alternative medicine
naturopathy · herbalism · aromatherapy · reflexology · reiki · ayurveda · cupping · moxibustion · hydrotherapy · osteopathy
hygiene
Practices maintaining cleanliness
- sanitationCleanliness for public health
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
- vaccinationAdministered immunity booster
immunization · screening · prophylaxis · quarantine · cleanliness · sterilization · antiseptic · disinfection
yoga
Mind-body exercise discipline
- meditationFocused attention practice
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
- massageSoft tissue manipulation
exercise · nutrition · lifestyle · relaxation · spa · sauna · detox · fasting · journaling · stretching
suggestion
Idea proposed for consideration
- expectationBelief about future outcomes
- beliefTrust held as true
- psychosomaticMind-induced bodily illness
ginger
Pungent culinary rhizome
echinacea · chamomile · peppermint · eucalyptus · lavender · probiotics · elderberry · ginseng · valerian
nonmedicinalmedicinal
Having healing properties
therapeutic · curative · healing · remedial · pharmaceutical
remedy, medicine, medical, medication, medic, medicinal, medicate, biomedical, medicalized