heilsam
Translation
healing, wholesome, beneficial, salutary
Examples
Die heilsame Wirkung von Kräutern ist bekannt.
The healing effect of herbs is known.
Ein heilsamer Schlaf kann Wunder wirken.
A wholesome sleep can work wonders.
Grammar Patterns
to be healing/beneficial Die Luft hier ist sehr heilsam.
a healing/beneficial + noun Er gab mir einen heilsamen Rat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wohltuend, gesund, förderlich; Antonyms: schädlich, ungesund
Etymology
Composed of 'Heil' (health, salvation) and the suffix '-sam' (indicating a quality). 'Heil' is related to the English words 'whole' and 'hale'.
Memory Tips
Think of making something 'whole' again. An action or thing that makes you feel whole is 'heilsam'.