Self-heal (Noun)
Meaning
Decumbent blue-flowered European perennial thought to possess healing properties; naturalized throughout North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The herbalist recommended using self-heal to treat minor cuts and scrapes due to its antiseptic properties.
- Self-heal has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, from sore throats to skin conditions.
- The plant, also known as self-heal, was a staple in many colonial American gardens for its perceived healing properties.
- In some parts of the world, self-heal is still used today as a natural remedy for colds and fever.
- The self-heal plant, with its delicate blue flowers, can be found growing wild in many parts of North America.