Inflict Light Wounds

Player's Handbook v.3.5 (PH)Updated Core (3.5)

Inflict Light Wounds is a D&D 3.5 spell (Necromancy) from PH. On class lists for Cleric (Level 1), Dread Necromancer (Level 1), Blighter (Level 1), and others. Range or area: Touch; Saving throw: Will half; Duration: Instantaneous; Casting time: 1 standard action.

School
Necromancy
Casting Time
1 standard action
Components
V, S
Range
Touch
Target
One creature
Duration
Instantaneous
Saving Throw
Will half
Spell Resistance
Yes

When laying your hand upon a creature, you channel negative energy that deals 1d8 points of damage +1 point per caster level (maximum +5).

Since undead are powered by negative energy, this spell cures such a creature of a like amount of damage, rather than harming it.