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Self-heal/ “Heal-all” (Prunella vulgaris) is a native edible and medicinal plant in the mint family.
Self-heal can be identified by its opposite leaves, square stem, and purple flowers that appear mid-late summer. It is found in woodland edges and meadows.
All above ground parts can be used as an edible or medicinal. It has a slightly bitter taste, somewhat reminiscent of lettuce. Self-heal can be air dried to use for teas, tinctures, or salves. It has been used for problems of the stomach, intestines, throat, and lymphatic system.
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Written by Amy Demers, founder of the Connecticut Foraging Club. To learn more about foraging in Connecticut, check out our upcoming classes.
