Prunella
Prunella
Prunella (pronunciation: pru-nel-la) is a genus of herbaceous plants in the family Lamiaceae, also known as self-heals, heal-all, or allheal for their historical use in herbal medicine.
Etymology
The name "Prunella" is derived from the German word for quinsy, a severe throat infection that this plant was once used to treat. The common name "self-heal" or "heal-all" refers to the plant's traditional use in herbal medicine for a variety of ailments.
Description
Prunella species are perennial herbs with square stems and opposite leaves. The flowers are produced in a dense spike and can be purple, blue, or white. The fruit is a nutlet.
Medicinal Uses
In traditional herbal medicine, Prunella has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including wounds, inflammation, and throat infections. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is known as Xia Ku Cao.
Related Terms
- Lamiaceae: The plant family to which Prunella belongs.
- Herbal Medicine: The use of plants for medicinal purposes.
- Perennial: A plant that lives for more than two years.
- Nutlet: A small nut-like fruit.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Prunella
- Wikipedia's article - Prunella
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