薬用(やくよう)

やくよう
noun, no-adjective
medicinal; for medicinal use
health
1. medicinal; for medicinal use
Describes something intended for medicinal use — cosmetics, plants, or household products that contain an active ingredient. Attaches directly to a noun (薬用(やくよう)石(せっ)けん) or with の.
薬用(やくよう)の石(せっ)けんを使(つか)う。
I use medicinal soap.
この植物(しょくぶつ)は薬用(やくよう)になる。
This plant can be used medicinally.
薬用(やくよう)クリームは肌荒(はだあ)れの予防(よぼう)に効果(こうか)がある。
Medicinal cream is effective in preventing rough skin.

Marks a product or plant as intended for medicinal use — very common on the labels of cosmetics and toiletries that contain an approved active ingredient.

Compounds

  • 薬用(やくよう)植物(しょくぶつ): medicinal plant
  • 薬用(やくよう)酒(しゅ): medicinal liquor
  • 薬用(やくよう)歯(は)みがき: medicated toothpaste

Similar words

  • 医療用(いりょうよう): for medical use — professional medicine and equipment
  • 薬効(やっこう): medicinal efficacy — the effect itself, not the intended use

Related Words

Compare: 薬効(やっこう) (medicinal efficacy)
Compare: 食用(しょくよう) (edible)
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Added 2026.7.25 12:20 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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