Intended as a cure (8)
I believe the answer is:
remedial
'intended as a cure' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for remedial that I've seen before include "for slow learners" , "Providing cure or help for disability" , "Intended to put right" , "Medicinal" , "Providing a cure for disease or deficiency" .)