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Prunella vulgaris - Self heal

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Prunella vulgaris, self-heal

Prunella vulgaris is an herbaceous plant in the genus Prunella.

Uses

High blood pressure, Fevers, Weaknesses, Hemorrhoids, Vaginal pain, Conjunctivitis., Sore throats, Diarrhea, Sore throats, Eczema , Psoriasis.

Parts Used

Whole herb.

Chemical Composition

Contains volatile oils, flavonoids, apigenin, luteolin, quercetin, kaempferol, tiliroside, triterpene glycosides including euscapic acid and tormentic acid, phenolic acids, and 3%–21% tannins[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
Telugu
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit
English Herbaceous plant


Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)

Guna

Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)

Veerya

Ushna (Hot)

Vipaka

Katu (Pungent)

Karma

Kapha, Vata

Prabhava

Habit

Herb

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple lance The leaves are lance-shaped, with serrated edges and reddish tips, measuring from 5 to 8 cm. long by about 2.5 cm. wide

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Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 2-4cm long Yellow 5 The flowers are tubular in shape, and the upper lip forms a purplish hood, while the lower lip has 3 lobes and is white in color

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
General 7–10 mm clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown many {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds.

How to plant/cultivate

Easy to grow plant for any soil in full sun or partial shade. May be considered invasive. Attract bees and other beneficial insects. Good ground cover[3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Terrains, Including grassland, Woodland edges, Roadsides, Wastelands.

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