
The CNJ quests actually offer a pretty good idea of how Conjury borrows power from the Elementals in order to cure people magically. It's aether, yes, but it's borrowed from the land itself to promote growth and renewal. White Magic is specifically a power source called "Succor" which is also given by the Elementals and closely, closely guarded; Until the Warrior of Light went through the WHM job arc in the 2.x series the only one permitted to use it were Padjals, following an end-of-the-world scenario hundreds of years ago that ended the Fifth Umbral Era.
There's definitely a history of herbal recovery, though! Alchemists can craft potions of varying strength, and they all use specific ingredients from the in-game world. The recipes can be found at this website and clicking on each one and the "Created by..." tab will tell you what's required. X-Potions, for example, require vampire plants and thanvanarian mistletoe.
There's definitely a history of herbal recovery, though! Alchemists can craft potions of varying strength, and they all use specific ingredients from the in-game world. The recipes can be found at this website and clicking on each one and the "Created by..." tab will tell you what's required. X-Potions, for example, require vampire plants and thanvanarian mistletoe.