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Prunella vulgaris
Perennial ground-hugging herb of the mint family, typically found in moist to wet lawns, but can also tolerate dryness. Self-heal has a creeping stem which allows it to form dense mats. When allowed to flower, its coppery-purple spikes can reach 20cm high and are very attractive to bees. It is tolerant of the many selective turf herbicides some people choose to throw at it. I say hurrah to that (!) as self-heal is also a highly regarded wound herb with a long history of use in folk medicine. In Chinese it is known as Xia Ku Cao. The active ingredients in prunella include flavonoids, tannins, saponins and triterpenes. It is good for stimulating the immune system, and for treating fevers and diarrhoea, inflammatory diseases and ulcers in the mouth and throat. The leaves are edible and can be used in salads or infused in cold water for a refreshing tea. An olive-green dye can be made from the flowers and stems.
9cm pot. Certified organic plant.
N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
