What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
medicinal
Example
The doctor prescribed a medicinal herb to help with my anxiety. [medicinal: adjective]
Example
This plant has medicinal properties that can be used to treat various ailments. [medicinal: adjective]
therapeutic
Example
Yoga can be a therapeutic practice for reducing stress and improving flexibility. [therapeutic: adjective]
Example
The therapist recommended a therapeutic massage to help with my back pain. [therapeutic: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Medicinal is more commonly used in the context of Western medicine, while therapeutic is more versatile and can be applied to a wider range of practices and traditions.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between medicinal and therapeutic?
Medicinal is often associated with a more formal or clinical tone, while therapeutic can be used in both formal and informal contexts, depending on the specific intervention being discussed.
