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Prunella vulgaris

Posted by Cheynne Y.,
North Country explorer from
August 7, 2014

Heal-All or Self-Heal (purple flowers) has been used as an alternative medicine for centuries for just about every ailment known to man. Infusions of the plant are used as a medicinal eyewash for sties and pinkeye while medicinal teas can be taken internally for the treatment of fever, diarrhea, and sore mouth and throat.