What does the cryptic crossword clue "Banjo banned? Dubious remedy (7)" mean?

The definition is "remedy". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NO (synonym="NO") + STRUM (synonym="STRUM") = NOSTRUM; definition: "Dubious remedy" The answer is NOSTRUM.

Banjo banned? Dubious remedy (7)

Guardian Cryptic #26228 | 12 Across | 2014-04-08 flower

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