Self Heal a Native American Cure All

Self-Heal is a remarkable herb for inward wounds, ulcers in the body and for bruises. It is thought to be a potent antiviral agent. As an astringent, it has been effective in controlling both internal and external bleeding. It has an anti-bacterial action, inhibiting the growth of Pseudomonas, Bacillus typhi, E. coli, Mycobacterium tuberculi and other bacteria.

Self-Heal has been used internally to stop hemorrhage, internal bleeding ulcers and excessive menstruation, and its gentle astringency also helps control chronic and sudden diarrhea. Externally, it may be applied to relieve hemorrhoids and decrease the bleeding of wounds and cuts.

As an antiviral, Self Heal is said to be useful for treating herpes virus infection and there has been promising research that has shown interesting results with respect to the management of HIV and AIDS. It is also considered to be an antibiotic and antiseptic and is used externally in gargles to relieve sore throat and ulcerated mouth, and to stop infection from spreading. It may also speed the healing of wounds, cuts, bruises, burns, ulcers and sores, and is believed to reduce scarring.

Self-Heal is reported to reduce lymphatic congestion and has been used to relieve swollen glands, mumps and mastitis. In Traditional Chinese Medicine it was used as a liver and gallbladder stimulant and was used to treat conjunctivitis, hypertension and headaches, fevers and other disorders.

Self-Heal has also been found to be useful for edema, nephritis, scrofula and goiter.

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