Trying to remember a word

[The Blue Flower]

It's been out of use for awhile. Similar to 'contraceptive' but it means cleansing, healing, or hygienic. I haven't been able to find it online.

[PJMcK]

1. Colonoscopy

Just kidding!

I’ve been looking since yesterday since you inquired. I’m stymied too.

Good luck.

[csziggy]

2. Prophylactic?

Merriam-Webster:

prophylactic adjective

pro·​phy·​lac·​tic | ˌprō-fə-ˈlak-tik
also ˌprä-

Definition of prophylactic

(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : guarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
2 : tending to prevent or ward off : preventive

prophylactic noun

Definition of prophylactic (Entry 2 of 2)
: something prophylactic especially : a device and especially a condom for preventing venereal infection or conception

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prophylactic

[The Blue Flower]

12. BINGO!

Yes, I think this is it. Similar in meaning to contraceptive at one time. Thanks!!!

[Jack the Greater]

3. Cathartic?

[KPN]

4. Antiseptic?

[viva la]

5. Decontaminate?

[Harker]

6. Aseptic?

[Walleye]

7. All I can think of is: ablutions

[yorkster]

8. Salubrious?

I've been stumped, but curious.

[Baggies]

9. Sounds like "spa day"

But that’s 2 words.

[Paladin]

10. "Ameliorate"?

[Fla Dem]

11. Abstinence or Diaphragm ?