Chinese Herbalism
Self-Heal
Prunella vulgaris
Also known as Heal-All, xià kū cǎo.
Included in Chinese Pharmacopoeia (spica, 9-15g decoction) European Pharmacopoeia monograph for Common Selfheal fruit-spike enters Liver/Gallbladder meridians cooling astringent for heat/inflammation harvest timing affects activity
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Cuts
- Gingivitis
- Photophobia
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Goiter
- Breast carbuncle
- Mastitis
- Pharyngitis
- Scrofula
- Bleeding gums
- Thyroid nodules
- Vertigo
- Burns
- Dizziness
- Conjunctivitis
- Breast hyperplasia
- Hematuria
- Red swollen painful eyes
- Swollen glands
- Ulcers
- Hypertension
- Headache
- Lymphatic swellings
- Wounds
- Diarrhea
- Liver fire symptoms
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Hemorrhoids
- Mouth ulcer
Safety
Pregnancy: Pregnancy Caution
Breastfeeding: Lactation (source flag notSafeInLactation)
The record lists 2 contraindications; open the plate in the library to read them in full.
Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Tea: 1-2 tsp dried herb/cup, 3x/day | ||
| Tincture: 1-2ml 3x/day | 1-2 mL | |
| Decoction | Decoction (spica): 9-15g/day (Chinese Pharmacopoeia) | 9000-15000 mg |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Included in Chinese Pharmacopoeia (spica, 9-15g decoction) European Pharmacopoeia monograph for Common Selfheal fruit-spike enters Liver/Gallbladder meridians cooling astringent for heat/inflammation harvest timing affects activity
primary-actions. Self-Heal acts primarily as: Astringent, Vulnerary, Antiviral, Anti-inflammatory. Secondary actions include Tonic, Hemostatic, Diuretic, Hepatoprotective, Immunomodulator, Hypotensive.
indications. Self-Heal is traditionally indicated for: Cuts, Gingivitis, Photophobia, Heavy menstrual bleeding, Goiter, Breast carbuncle, Mastitis, Pharyngitis, Scrofula, Bleeding gums, Thyroid nodules, Vertigo, Burns, Dizziness, Conjunctivitis, and 31 further conditions.
dose-reference. Reference preparation/dosing for Self-Heal: Tea: 1-2 tsp dried herb/cup, 3x/day; Tincture: 1-2ml 3x/day; Decoction (spica): 9-15g/day (Chinese Pharmacopoeia); Poultice: fresh leaves for wounds; Gargle/mouthwash for throat/mouth
In formulas
Self-Heal stands in 3 documented formulas in the library, among them yín hua jiẽ dú tàng, lián giáo jin bèi jiān, ging gân yin.
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