1. serving to purify the blood or remove impurities from the body
Usage: medical or traditional medicine context

1. a substance or agent believed to purify the blood or remove bodily impurities
Usage: medical or traditional medicine context

Examples

• The herbalist recommended a depurative tea to cleanse the system.
• Depurative herbs have been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
• Some people take depuratives in spring to remove winter toxins.
• The doctor prescribed a depurative treatment to improve blood quality.
• Certain roots and barks are considered natural depuratives.
• Depurative properties are attributed to many plant-based remedies.