Condition
Treatment Support
astringent
Application
tea, tincture
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.
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.
Conditions treated with Self-heal
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
astringent
Application
tincture, tea
Condition
Treatment Support
thyroid regulator
Application
tincture, tea
Condition
Treatment Support
vulnerary
Application
tea internally and as a wash
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The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
