From root: lunas
Usage Note
Panlunas refers to a specific medicine, treatment, or method used to alleviate a condition or solve a problem. It is commonly used in both medical and figurative contexts.
Examples
" Wala pang panlunas sa sakit na iyon. "
Natural Translation
There's no cure yet for that illness.
Literal Translation
None yet remedy for illness that.
" Ano ang panlunas sa ubo? "
Natural Translation
What is the remedy for a cough?
Literal Translation
What the remedy for cough?
" Ayon sa matatanda, ang luya at pulot ay matagal nang ginagamit na panlunas sa masakit na lalamunan. "
Natural Translation
According to the elders, ginger and honey have long been used as a remedy for a sore throat.
Literal Translation
According to elders, the ginger and honey are long already used as remedy for painful throat.
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