selfheal

[ self-heel ]

noun

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.

selfheal

/ ˈsɛlfˌhiːl /

noun

1. a low-growing European herbaceous plant, Prunella vulgaris, with tightly clustered violet-blue flowers and reputedly having healing powers: family Lamiaceae (labiates)
2. any of several other plants thought to have healing powers

Word History and Origins

Origin of selfheal¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, selfheal is from the Middle English word selfhele. See self, heal