Healing spell

A Healing spell is a term used to refer to a type of spell that magically improves the physical condition of the living object - it is a branch of Medical Magic. In 1996, Harry Potter allowed Nymphadora Tonks to heal his broken nose, though he had been intending to see Madam Pomfrey, whom he privately felt to be more competent with Healing spells than Tonks.

Known Healing spells

 * Brackium Emendo — spell meant to be used to mend bones, but when used by Gilderoy Lockhart, it removed them instead.
 * Anapneo — spell to clear the throat of a choking victim.
 * Episkey — spell to treat mild to moderate injuries including split lips and broken noses.
 * Tergeo — spell for clearing up dried blood from a bleeding wound, similar to the Scouring Charm.
 * Vulnera Sanentur — spell used to heal deep gashes like those caused by the curse Sectumsempra.

Unidentified Healing spells

 * Madam Pomfrey used an unidentified spell to heal a gash on Harry Potter's shoulder after the First Task of the Triwizard Tournament.
 * Albus Dumbledore used an unidentified spell to heal a cut he made on his arm in order to give the offering of blood needed to enter the Horcrux cave.