adjective.of or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods: curative, medicinal

• therapeutic diets
• They confirmed the therapeutic effect of supplemental light in treating winter depression with phototherapy.

adjective.having a beneficial effect on the body or mind

• A just-right amount is the therapeutic dose, just enough to provide the intended effect without problems.
• Warm lotion manicures … are a luxurious, therapeutic treat …

adjective.producing a useful or favorable result or effect

• … they painted, hoed, swept, and planted when the mood for therapeutic work struck them, and lolled on the beach when they felt like it.
• In classical economics, before the illusion of fine-tuning became widespread, recessions were regarded as therapeutic.