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Self-Heal is a perennial wildflower that is native to most of North America that is edible and has medicinal qualities. You may notice it growing in your lawn, as it can bloom even if it has been mowed to a short height. I have mainly encountered while out hiking, or near ditches/farm fields. If you look closely at the bloom, you will notice that Self-Heal has one of the prettiest, most delicate flowers. Self-Heal Facts Native to almost ALL of North America. Only the extreme Northern Canadian provinces do not have Self-Heal.Self-Heal is also a rare plant in that it is native to Europe and AsiaIs ecologically beneficial, as it provides nectar and pollen to many bees and small butterflies/skippers.Has been used medicinally for hundreds of years. It was used by the Native Americans, then by herbalists.Self-Heal is high in antioxidants, and has high anti-viral and antimicrobial propertiesA member of the mint family, Self-Heal will spread via rhizome roots and can become aggressive or weedySelf-Heal can grow within a lawn, and bloom even if repeatedly mowed.Mowing/cutting of Self-Heal will increase the amount of surface area the plant covers. Self-Heal Scientific Name The scientific name of Self-Heal is Prunella vulgaris Is Self Heal Edible? Self-Heal is edible with a slightly bitter taste. To preserve the nutrients, and antioxidant properties it should not be cooked. It has primarily been used medicinally to relieve throat pain, accelerate wound healing, treating fevers, and for digestion/bowel issues. Self-Heal Physical Description (more…)