Herb Of The Week: Self-heal and/or Heal-all (Prunella Vulgaris)
Nina Bazemore niEL Holistic Health Therapies
Self-heal, related to mint, is one of the most widely studied herbs. It has been used medicinally for centuries. The entire plant is edible and is used internally, as well as externally. The fresh or dried plant parts are used in ointments, tinctures, infusions and more. The young leaves and stems can be eaten raw in salads for a more nutritious medicinal meal. This herb, thought of as a weed by many, is used for minor to major imbalances and dis-eases. Research has proven self-heal to be helpful for systemic, acute, as well as chronic conditions. It's even useful for brain health. Self-heal is known to be excellent for stimulating the lymphatic system. As an antiviral, it also inhibits the binding ability of a virus so that the virus does not replicate. Self-heal is widely known for its use in wound care, as well as healthy skin tissue. The chemicals in self-heal act as antioxidants. Enjoy the video!
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