selfheal

selfheal
/self"heel'/, n.
1. a plant, Prunella vulgaris, of the mint family, having pinnate leaves and tubular violet-blue flowers, formerly believed to have healing properties.
2. any of various other plants believed to have similar properties.
[1350-1400; ME selfhele. See SELF, HEAL]

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