Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Salutary \Sal"u*ta*ry\, a. [L. salutaris, from salus, -utis,
   health, safety: cf. F. salutaire. See {Salubrious}.]
   1. Wholesome; healthful; promoting health; as, salutary
      exercise.

   2. Promotive of, or contributing to, some beneficial purpose;
      beneficial; advantageous; as, a salutary design.

   Syn: Wholesome; healthful; salubrious; beneficial; useful;
        advantageous; profitable. -- {Sal"u*ta*ri*ly}, adv. --
        {Sal"u*ta*ri*ness}, n.

Source : WordNet®

salutary
     adj : tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to
           health; "beneficial effects of a balanced diet"; "a
           good night's sleep"; "the salutary influence of pure
           air" [syn: {beneficial}, {good}]