Self-Heal
Prunella vulgaris
A common lawn 'woundwort' used topically on cuts and as a cooling tea for sore throats.
Traditional use (european-folk, tcm): A common lawn 'woundwort' used topically on cuts and as a cooling tea for sore throats.
A common lawn 'woundwort' used topically on cuts and as a cooling tea for sore throats.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A common lawn 'woundwort' used topically on cuts and as a cooling tea for sore throats.
Evidence strength: preclinical.
- See the evidence level above
- Generally gentle; little human data.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Generally gentle; little human data.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.