Liuren Magic Sanctuary
In Liuren Fajiao, Fa Yao (法藥 - Ritual Medicine) is the use of physical herbs and substances that have been ritually consecrated to act as anchors for the Altar's healing energy. While mantras and palms work on the energetic and spiritual levels, Fa Yao provides the Material Support needed for physical restoration. It is the "Terrestrial Battery" that sustains the healing pulse within the patient's body.
Consecrating herbs involves connecting the physical plant to the Medical Department of the Altar:
| Process | Metaphysical Action | Resulting Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Cleansing | Removing the secular "Dust" from the herb. | Ensuring the material is a clean vessel for the Fa. |
| Ignition | Reciting the Yi Zhou (Section 77) over the herbs. | Activating the plant's latent healing signature. |
| Sealing | Marking the container with the Masters' Seal . | Authorizing the herbs to act as agents of the Altar. |
Using Fa Yao requires the practitioner to maintain professional standards of safety and respect:
Substances used in Fa Yao must be of the highest quality and sourced ethically. Improper or toxic materials will cause the "Pulse" to break, leading to energetic failure and potential harm to the patient. Technical knowledge must always be matched by moral integrity.
By mastering the use of Fa Yao , the Yikelei (医科类) master utilizes the full spectrum of creation to restore health. You honor the earth as an extension of the Altar, using the mercy found in nature to anchor the mercy of the Ancestors. This material mastery is the final component of the integrated Zhu You system.
With all technical and material knowledge complete, proceed to the final section of the 82-part curriculum: