Self-heal

Also called all-heal, self-heal was mentioned in Chinese medical literature of the Han dynasty (206 BC to AD 23), and is still used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It was popular for centuries in Europe as a wound herb and for throat problems.

Self-heal has gained recent respect for its antiviral qualities. Effective for feverish colds and ’flu, it has been proposed for treating herpes and AIDS, and is an underrated liver, gallbladder and thyroid remedy.