Example sentences:  

Ramayana: Maricha’s description of Rama’s power had a salutary effect on Ravana — he abandoned his plan to abduct Sita.   

Mahabharata: How soothing and salutary were the words of the sages for the Pandavas who had been victimized by several and severe adversities. 

Bhagavad-gita: Just as the Gita’s message had a salutary effect on Arjuna, raising him from confusion to conviction, it can similarly benefit us too.