Therapeutic Uses, Benefits and Claims of Self Heal
Self heal has been used as a medicinal herb for centuries. It was used as some sort of panacea as it has been credited with treatment of everything from minor cuts to internal bleeding, hence its name, heal-all.
It has been used traditionally as an herbal remedy to treat diarrhoea, high blood pressure, fevers, weaknesses of heart and liver and internal bleeding.
Scientific analysis on self heal have revealed that it has an antibacterial action which inhibits the growth of pseudomas, E. Coli and Bacillus typhi and research studies are being conducted to see if this herb could be used to treat diabetes, AIDS and cancer.
Self-heal Used as an alternative medicine for centuries, the self heal is both edible and medicinal. Used internally and externally as an antibiotic and for hard to heal wounds and diseases.
As an ointment it has been used as an herbal remedy for bleeding hemorrhoids or swollen anal veins and vaginal pain and inflammation.
An eyewash made from self heal has been used to relive tired, swollen eyes, and is reportedly effective as a treatment for conjunctivitis. As a mouth and throat wash, it is used to soothe sore throats, and to reduce swelling of the mouth, throat, and lymph nodes.
A tea made from self heal is used as a folk remedy to treat anxiety, depression and mood swings. Additionally it has been used as a treatment of problems associated with the liver, kidneys and gall bladder. No scientific studies are available at the moment to confirm the effectiveness of this herb for those ailments.
Ointments made from the plant have been used to ease the discomfort associated with eczema and psoriasis. For open cuts or wounds, a poultice can be applied directly as it is thought to reduce or prevent infection.
Dosage and Administration
Self heal can be prepared in many ways, depending how it will be used. It can even be used as a salad herb. The following dosage guidelines have been recommended by herbalists.
Infusion/Tincture: Used to reduce or stop most types of bleeding. One or two teaspoonfuls of crushed and dry self heal herb can be added to one cup of boiling water, and allowed to stand for 10 minutes for proper infusion. The herb itself should not be boiled, Alternatively, one or two ml. of self heal tincture may be administered three times daily.
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Source: herbal-supplement-resource.com
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