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vulnerary

/ˈvʌlnəˌrɛri/
noun
  1. A substance or medicine used to heal wounds.
    • Honey has been used as a natural vulnerary for thousands of years.
    • The first aid kit contained several vulneraries, including antiseptic cream.
    • Aloe vera is a well-known vulnerary for minor burns.
adjective
  1. Used to heal or treat wounds.
    • This vulnerary ointment helps cuts and scrapes heal faster.
    • In ancient times, soldiers carried vulnerary plants to treat battle injuries.
    • The herbalist prepared a vulnerary salve from comfrey leaves.
Synonyms
healingcurative
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