Recuperative (adjective)

Tending to restore or improve health or well-being.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "able to regain health"): from latin recuperat- "regained", from the verb recuperare, from re- "back" + capere "take".

Examples:

1. A recuperative break in the sun can do wonders for your mental health.
2. He was a strong and healthy man, with a recuperative power which was almost miraculous.
3. She hoped the change of scene would be recuperative for her friend.
4. A week-long recuperative holiday in the mountains was just what the doctor ordered.
5. The recuperative power of the young is remarkable, and often the only thing needed to restore them to health is a change of air.