Definition of "officinally" [officinally]

• In an officinal manner; according to officinal or prescribed use. Specifically
• In pharmacy, in accordance with the directions of the pharmacopœia.

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Juniper oil, used officinally, is distilled from the full-grown, unripe, green fruit."
• "The oil is used officinally for making a spirit of Rosemary, and is added to the compound tincture of Lavender, as well as to Soap liniment."
• "Rumicin is the active principle of the Yellow Curled Dock; and from the root, containing chrysarobin, a dried extract is prepared officinally, of which from one to four grains may be given for a dose in a pill."