Self-heal Herbal Remedies
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.
Self-heal Proper Dose
| Type | Dossage |
| Self-heal Infusion | 1 cup 2-3 x daily |
| Self-heal Tincture | 25-40 drops 2-3 x daily |
Self-heal Reference Information
| Latin Name | Prunella vulgaris |
| Other Names | Heal-All |
| Part Used | Leaf, Flowers |
| Herb Forms | Tincture, bulk herb. |
| Affects | Blood, Liver |
| Cautions | None noted. |
| Botanical Info | A creeping perennial in the Mint family with opposite ovate leaves and violet-blue flowers in spikes. |
Supporting Research
McGuffin, M. et al. 1997. Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton: CRC Press.
Bensky, D. and A. Gamble. 1986. Chinese Herbal Medicine. Seattle: Eastland Press.
Wren, R.C. 1988. Potter's New Cyclopaedia of Botanical Drugs. Essex: C.W. Daniel Co. Ltd.