Prunella vulgaris All heal Selfheal Fruit-spike.immune stimulant and anti-inflammatory effects.
Article Content:
- .Botanical Info of Prunella vulgaris.
- .Prunella spike,Name Origin and Species.
- .Plant Description of Prunella in General.
- .Constituents and Phytochemicals of Prunella Valgaris and Prunella herb.
- .History and Uses:Heal All,All Heal and Self Heal.
- .Functions and Actions of Prunella spike.
- .Prunella vulgaris Pharmaceutical Actions.
- .Suggestions and Administrations:Prunella vulgaris.
- .Research update:Prunella vulgaris.
Functions and Actions of Prunella spike.
Prunella Vulgaris Herb Uses and Medicinal Properties:
Clear away liver-fire.
Stop dizziness, headache, and fever due to wind-heat.
Soothed the liver energy.
Calms and reduces excitement, nervousness, and irritation.
Eliminates phlegm and disperse stagnation.
Reduces swelling of lymph glands.
Relieves jaundice.
Property, taste and attributive meridian:Bitter and acrid in taste, cold in property , and attributive to the liver and gallbladder meridians.
Action: To quench fire of the liver and counteract inflammation of the eye, and to reduce nodulation and induce subsidence of swelling.
Indications: Inflammation of the eye, eye pain at night, headache and dizziness; scrofula, goitre, mastistis with swelling and pain, hyperplasia of breast; hypertension.
Prunella's most useful constituents are Betulinic-acid, D-Camphor, Delphinidin, Hyperoside, Manganese, Oleanolic-acid, Rosmarinic-acid, Rutin, Ursolic-acid, and Tannins. The whole plant is medicinal as alterative, antibacterial, antipyretic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, diuretic, febrifuge, hypotensive, stomachic, styptic, tonic, vermifuge and vulnerary.
A cold water infusion of the freshly chopped or dried and powdered leaves is a very tasty and refreshing beverage, weak infusion of the plant is an excellent medicinal eye wash for sties and pinkeye. Prunella is taken internally as a medicinal tea in the treatment of fevers, diarrhea, sore mouth and throat, internal bleeding, and weaknesses of the liver and heart. Clinical analysis shows it to have an antibacterial action, inhibiting the growth of pseudomonas, Bacillus typhi, E. coli, Mycobacterium tuberculi, which supports its use as an alternative medicine internally and externally as an antibiotic and for hard to heal wounds and diseases. It is showing promise in research for herpes, cancer, AIDS, diabetes, and many other maladies.
Actions:Alterative; Antibacterial; Antibiotic; Antipyretic; Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Astringent; Carminative; Diuretic; Febrifuge; Hypotensive; Stomachic; Styptic; Tonic; Vermifuge; Vulnerary.
Prunella vulgaris has shown to be an antioxidant, immune stimulant, viral replication inhibitor and an anti-inflammatory agent.
Heal-all and Cure-all:Self-heal is no secret.it's used on every continent human beings call home.The fact that this plant is also known as heal-all and cure-all should give you some insight into what people have found to be true of it. They don't call it sometimes-heal,or might-heal,or every-once-in-a-while-heal, they call it heal-all.
Astringent and antiseptic:The aerial parts are astringent and antiseptic and may reduce blood pressure. They treat sore throats, bleeding gums,hemorrhoids, and heavy menstruation.
Antiseptic Uses:In China, the antiseptic, cooling flower spikes are considered a liver and gallbladder stimulant, and treat the symptoms associated with an unbalanced liver, including hypertension and conjunctivitis. The herbs common name indicates its long history of first-aid use on fresh wounds.
Wounds healer:Prunella is an astringent herb that has been used extensively in the healing of internal and external wounds. It has also been useful in treating liver weakness, diarrhea and sore throat. Self heal has a long history of folk use, especially in the treatment of wounds, ulcers, sores etc. It was also taken internally as a tea in the treatment of fevers, diarrhoea, sore mouth, internal bleeding etc. In China it is used to treat oedema, nephritis, scrofula and goitre. The whole plant is alterative, antibacterial, antipyretic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, diuretic, febrifuge, hypotensive, stomachic, styptic, tonic, vermifuge and vulnerary. It has an antibacterial action, inhibiting the growth of Pseudomonas, Bacillus typhi, E. coli, Mycobacterium tuberculi etc. It can be used fresh or dried, for drying it is best harvested in mid-summer. The plant is experimentally antibiotic and hypotensive.
An infusion is said to be effective with most internal ailments. Also good for use with external wounds. Was used centuries ago to aid in healing wounds, but with better modern medicinal alternatives, can best be used now to aid the healing of closed wounds and bruises.
Herpes infection:Nonetheless, scientists are looking for alternative natural remedies. Some laboratory studies have shown the effectiveness of a kind of herb, Prunella vulgaris, in fighting herpes infection. According to the results, Prunella vulgaris caused a decrease in genital and cold sores, both of which are signs of herpes. Tradionally, this colorful plant or herb commonly found in China and in some parts of Europe, has long been known to cure sores and prevent an increase in blood pressure. Prunella vulgaris has also been considered as astringent for external or internal reasons. In the aforementioned study, it was discovered that Prunella vulgaris has a specific anti-herpes property, Zovirax.
Immune system booster:Prunella is effective in treating Grave's disease and has been used as an immune system booster. Some have said recently that an extract from the plant can inhibit the HIV virus.
Nature is capable of providing cure for any disease. One proof of this is the capacity of our body to heal itself and fight infections through the immune system. Modern medicine recognizes this. In fact, natural treatment means it is sometimes more effective than any state of the art advancement in modern medicine. One such case is in fighting infections. Antibiotics and vaccines may be effective, but in the process, they also destroy good microbes that protect the body. Herpes simplex virus infection is one type of disease that still has no cure.
Minor throat ailments:Heal-All is used as an herbal remedy for minor throat ailments by making a tea and gargling. The tea is also used to treat diarrhea and fevers internally and wounds, ulcers, soars, and bruises. Chinese have used the tea to treat kidney ailments, conjunctivitis, boils, heat in the liver, and scrofula. The plant contains ursolic acid, which is a diuretic and an anti-tumor compound.
Standard Uses:Self-heal is an attractive plant in its own right and makes a very good ornamental addition to most gardens. As it is a vigorous grower, be careful not to position it near areas where this would be a detriment. It tends to spread well and its centuries-old folk medicinal uses makes for an interesting addition with historical associations.
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