Self Heal Plants
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Self Heal, Prunella vulgaris, is one of those incredible plants that seems
able to do everything. Gerard said in the 16th century that no
herb equals Self Heal for healing wounds, and a whole host of other
things.
The genus name, Prunella, comes from the German word for quinsy, a
severe sore throat caused by a tonsil abscess for which self-heal is
said to be a cure.
It is a great choice as a hot tea at the beginning stages of a cold with
sore throat. In addition to fighting the virus, the demulcent qualities
of self-heal will help to soothe and coat a dry, scratchy or irritated
throat.
Self-heal has a long history as a wound-healing herb. The fresh leaf can be used as a poultice or compress to heal all cuts and wounds, or skin conditions including herpes, insect bites, burns, ulcers, abscess & boils etc.
Headaches and painful eyes that are worse at night are indications for
self-heal. Self-heal is recommended for many types of eye complaints,
including red eyes, conjunctivitis and eye-tearing.
Self Heal shows to be helpful for a number of broad-listing conditions: anti-inflammatory painkiller, for gingivitis, for osteoarthritis, HIV, herpes, diabetes, high blood pressure, even tuberculosis, liver cancer, and endometriosis! And to top it all off, amnesia and dementia.
Clearly there’s something very incredible about this wonderful herb!
Internally it has been used for diarrhoea, haemorrhoids, sore throats, mouth & throat ulcers, piles, edema and kidney issues, lymphatics, mastitis, allergies, high blood pressure & gut healing.
Remember, the cells of your digestive tract are the same type of cells that your skin is made of. When you have a plant that can help heal wounds and grow healthy skin tissue, that’s also going to apply to your guts. So whether it’s ulcerative colitis, IBS, Crohn’s, or just the aftermath of using NSAIDs, Self Heal can help get your guts back in order!
Much like Elderberry, research shows that Self Heal inhibits the binding
ability of a virus, so that the virus can’t replicate, both externally and internally. Which means that
Self Heal is DEFINITELY a plant highly recommended to put into a cold-sore balm, and at the first sign of a cold sore or other herpes outbreak,
use the balm, or a compress of strong tea, and drink the herb infusion as well.
Self-heal is also a wonderful general tonic, especially in convalescence.
Self-heal is cooling and its constituent rosmarinic acid has been shown to protect skin cells from UVA and UVB radiation. In one study, researchers looked at self-heal as a herbal photo-protectant and concluded that self-heal may offer protection against the sun when used in skincare products.
Self-heal tastes slightly bitter and slightly sweet with a hint of rosemary. You can enjoy eating the leaves and flowers in a salad blend or as a trail snack, or a fresh herbal tea.
Spiritually/Emotionally, Self-heal can help with spiral growth and help to give people hope, especially those suffering from chronic, long lasting illness. She can encourage self healing and motivation and support self transformation.
Self Heal is the flower of magic and fortitude, with the ability to see the wonder in small things and use those as stepping stones to get you through dark times.
It's an amazing herb that you definitely want growing in your garden!
Organically grown herb in a recycled or compostable pot.
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