1. having the power to cure or heal; promoting health or recovery
Usage: formal; medical

Examples

• The doctor prescribed a sanative treatment for the patient’s chronic condition.
• Ancient cultures believed certain herbs had sanative properties.
• The spa’s sanative waters were said to cure various ailments.
• She sought sanative remedies to complement her medical treatment.
• The sanative effects of the mountain air helped his recovery.
• Traditional medicine often focuses on sanative rather than preventive approaches.