[NatureNS] Heal-all ( Prunella vulgaris )

Date: Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:26:10 -0400
From: "Frederick W. Schueler" <bckcdb@istar.ca>
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On 8/3/2011 8:42 AM, andy dean wrote:

> From The Magic and Medicine Of Plants, published by Readers Digest .*
>
> Although heal-all was formerly much used as an astringent and often
> prescribed as a gargle for sore throats and to clean wounds,the plant
> has fallen into disuse medicinally and no scientific evidence exists to
> suggest that it is useful for any medicinal purpose

* but maybe the English name could be effective as a placebo.

fred.
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