therapeutic
UK: ˌθerəˈpjuːtɪk | US: ˌθerəˈpjuːtɪk
adj. relating to the treatment or cure of disease
adj. having a beneficial effect on health or well-being
n. (therapeutics) the branch of medicine concerned with treatment
The word "therapeutic" originates from Greek therapeutikos ("attending, curing"), derived from therapeuein ("to attend, treat medically"). The root therap- reflects the ancient Greek focus on healing through service or care, while -eutic evolved into an adjectival suffix in English. The term originally emphasized medical treatment but expanded to include broader healing or restorative effects.
Yoga has proven therapeutic benefits for stress relief.
The spa offers therapeutic massages to alleviate muscle pain.
Doctors are researching new therapeutic approaches for chronic illnesses.
Music can be a therapeutic tool for emotional healing.
The therapeutic properties of herbal remedies are widely studied.