Healing

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This article covers the process of healing. For the domain, see Healing (domain).

Healing is the restoration of a creature's body, often by treating wounds and removing diseases, poisons, or other debilitating effects.1

In alchemy

Alchemical items and remedies can be healing in nature, such as potions of healing23 and antiplague elixirs.45

In creatures

Trolls are notorious for their rapid regenerative abilities.

Many creatures naturally recover from minor wounds and afflictions, especially after resting,6 though some can innately heal faster than others or actively regenerate their damaged bodies.7

In magic

Seelah heals a wounded Amiri by laying on hands.
See also: Category:Healing spells, Category:Healing trait rituals, Category:Healing domain deities (2E), and Category:Healing domain deities

Healing magic can cure wounds and afflictions through a variety of means, and powerful resurrection magics can heal even dead creatures.8910

In medicine

Many non-magical forms of healing are referred to as forms of medicine. Medical treatments can stanch open wounds, speed long-term recovery from injuries, bolster defenses against diseases, and halt the spread of poisons.11

References

For additional as-yet unincorporated sources about this subject, see the Meta page.

  1. Logan Bonner, et al. “Glossary and Index” in Player Core, 457. Paizo Inc., 2023 This is paraphrased from the text of the Healing trait in Pathfinder Second Edition.
  2. Logan Bonner, et al. “Treasure Trove” in GM Core, 259. Paizo Inc., 2023
  3. Logan Bonner, et al. “11: Crafting & Treasure” in Core Rulebook, 563. Paizo Inc., 2019
  4. Logan Bonner, et al. “Treasure Trove” in GM Core, 246. Paizo Inc., 2023
  5. Logan Bonner, et al. “11: Crafting & Treasure” in Core Rulebook, 546. Paizo Inc., 2019
  6. Logan Bonner, et al. “Playing the Game” in Player Core, 439. Paizo Inc., 2023
  7. Logan Bonner, et al. “Playing the Game” in Player Core, 410. Paizo Inc., 2023
  8. Logan Bonner, et al. “7: Spells” in Core Rulebook, 415. Paizo Inc., 2019
  9. Logan Bonner, et al. Spells” in Player Core, 394–395. Paizo Inc., 2023
  10. For edition-specific mechanical distinctions, see Meta:Healing.
  11. Logan Bonner, et al. “Skills” in Player Core, 241–242. Paizo Inc., 2023

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