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All-Heal Self-Heal
Latin: Prunella vulgaris Family: Labiatae Chinese: Xia ku cao |
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Temperate, Cool Half sun, 20" 2" Medicinal, Native to Kootenays Perennial Grassy Scrubland Root Division/Seed Spring 6" Summer, Autumn Purple |
COMMENTS:
This perennial has creeping rooting stems with upright flowering stems, oval to diamond shaped leaves, and compact heads of purple blue flowers in summer or autumn. Harvest aerial parts while in bloom.
Uses: The aerial parts are astringent and antiseptic and may reduce blood pressure. They treat sore throats , bleeding gums, hemorrhoids, and heavy menstruation. In China, the antiseptic, cooling flower spikes are considered a liver and gallbladder stimulant, and treat the symptoms associated with an unbalanced liver, including hypertension and conjunctivitis. The herbs common name indicates its long history of first-aid use on fresh wounds.
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Infusion Dosage: 1 OZ. whole herb to a pint of boiling water.
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