Heal-All
Prunella vulgaris
Lamiaceae
Other names
Self-Heal
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Long-lived perennial
Native distribution
Native to the Finger Lakes Region, Europe, Asia, N America
Biocultural value
In European folk medicine tea made from the whole plant was renowned for treating sore throats and tonsillitis. It was also used to stop internal hemorrhaging as well as external wounds.
Location
Robison Herb Garden, Salt Road Fen
Source of plant
Richters, Richters
Description
Glabrous or sparingly pubescent perennial with stems to 50cm long; leaves 5cm long and 2cm wide, ovate to broadly ovate, margins usually entire, the petioles 1-4 cm, inflorescence subtended by a pair of leaves; corolla dark blue, purple, or rarely white.
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
Special characteristics
medicinal/pharmaceutical