1. having the power to cure or heal

1. something that cures or heals; a remedy

Examples

• The doctor prescribed a curative treatment for her infection.
• Many people believe that chicken soup has curative properties.
• The spa offers curative waters from natural hot springs.
• Scientists are searching for a curative for this rare disease.
• Herbal tea was used as a curative in ancient medicine.
• The curative effects of the medication were immediate.
• Traditional healers often use plants as curatives.