Word Origin
a plant, Prunella vulgaris, of the mint family, having pinnate leaves and tubular violet-blue flowers, formerly believed to have healing properties. any of various other plants believed to have similar properties. Show More
Origin of selfheal First recorded in
1350–1400, selfheal is from the
Middle English word
selfhele. See
self ,
heal Dictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for selfheal a low-growing European herbaceous plant, Prunella vulgaris, with tightly clustered violet-blue flowers and reputedly having healing powers: family Lamiaceae (labiates) any of several other plants thought to have healing powers Show More
Also called: allheal , heal-all
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