medicinally
Americanadverb
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Studies on reishi mushrooms are currently too small and short-term to be statistically significant, despite them being used medicinally in Asian cultures for thousands of years.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
Reishi, the “mushroom of immortality,” has been used medicinally in Asia for more than 2,000 years to promote health and longevity.
From National Geographic • Jan. 31, 2024
"In addition, their bodies are used medicinally and the lizards are also eaten," they write in their research paper.
From Science Daily • Dec. 27, 2023
If you are one of those who don't need Vegemite medicinally, the thousands of invalids and babies are asking you to deny yourself of it for the time being.
From Salon • Jul. 10, 2023
It has a bitter taste, and is a strong poison, but is used medicinally, especially for the heart.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde by Various
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