Self-heal - Prunella vulgaris?

chrishorak · #1 (**permalink**) 28-06-2009, 09:30 PM

Hi

I think this is Self-heal (Prunella vulgaris), but after looking through some photos online I'm now not so sure.

Could someone confirm or offer other suggestions?

Thanks
Chris

IanS · #2 (**permalink**) 28-06-2009, 09:32 PM

that is selfheal. Got lots flowering in my garden at the moment...

chrishorak · #3 (**permalink**) 28-06-2009, 09:50 PM

Thanks Ian
Coming up all over in my garden too. At least I now know what it is.

NickCantle · #4 (**permalink**) 28-06-2009, 09:57 PM

Apparently once thought to have medicinal purposes- anyone shed any light on that?

KeenTeen17 · #5 (**permalink**) 29-06-2009, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickCantle

Apparently once thought to have medicinal purposes- anyone shed any light on that?

I think it was used as a paste / pulp that was spread on wounds to accelerate the healing process.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prunella_vulgaris

dogsmercury · #6 (**permalink**) 03-07-2009, 05:05 PM

Aptly enough there's loads growing outside the hospital where I work

Graham