Goa'uld Healing Device

In the Science Fiction universe of the TV Show Stargate SG-1, The Goa'uld Healing Device is a technology used by the Goa'uld to heal wounds. It is a powerful device, able to heal to most severe of diseases and physical trauma, but comes nowhere close to the power of the sarcophagus, and cannot revive the dead. This, like the hand device, can only be used by SomeOne with naqahdah in his or her bloodstream, meaning a Goa'uld, or a former host.

The device takes the form of a jewel attached to a metal band; the jewel is supposed to be placed under the hand. It is used the most extensively by the Tok'ra for healing as they do not use the sarcophagus because of its psychological effects. SGC has obtained at least one of these devices, which was kept in reserve for occasional use by Samantha Carter, although Vala Mal Doran, ex-host to Qetesh, is also capable of using it, and has displayed considerably more skill than Col. Carter. Thus, Vala is presently the SGC member most often asked to operate the device.

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