Self-heal
(Prunella vulgaris)
Also know as Heal-All
Botanical Information
A creeping perennial in the Mint family with opposite ovate leaves and violet-blue flowers in spikes.
Working with Self-heal
Part(s) Used
Leaf, Flowers
Herb Forms
Tincture, bulk herb.
Affects
Self-heal is used internally and externally for wounds, burns, and rashes. It is taken for mild hemorrhages, diarrhea, jaundice, hepatitis, and fluid retention. Self-heal is a reputed eye remedy, taken internally for conjunctivitis, redness, and tired or strained eyes. In Chinese medicine it is traditionally used for goiter or swollen glands, conjunctivitis, carbuncles, and eye inflammation.
Self-heal has a taste of SALTY, BITTER and a temperature of COOL.
Cautions
None noted.
