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diabetes related health conditions such as atheroscle- function. It also acts as a diuretic to help remove excess
rosis. fluids from the body and lowers high blood pressure.

Cancer: Research indicates that self-heal induces cell Heart Problems: Self-heal reduces high blood
death in cancer cells. Cancerous tumor growth slows or pressure and acts as a tonic for cardiovascular tissues.
stops with the use of the herb. Try the cold-water Regular use of Self-Heal Tea is said to strengthen
Self-Heal Tea or powdered herb in capsules for the heart.
cancer alongside traditional treatments. Con- Liver Problems: Self-heal is useful in
sult your doctor about your treatment.
treating liver problems including hepatitis,
Stimulates the Immune System: Regu- jaundice, and a weak liver. It helps detoxify the
lar use of self-heal herbs or Self-Heal Tea liver and boosts its function. Use Self-Heal Tea
stimulates the immune system to help regularly to treat liver problems.
the body fight infections and even
cancer. It also helps reduce swollen Hemorrhage and Bleeding
glands and helps clear toxins from the body. Caused by Extreme Men-
struation: Self-heal stops in-
Heals Wounds and Skin Infections: Self- ternal bleeding, including ex-
heal’s vulnerary, demulcent, and astringent properties cessive bleeding from menstruation. Take the
stabilize wounded tissues and protects the skin. I use herb as a tea or in capsule form for internal bleeding,
self-heal to treat cuts, burns, and skin wounds of all as well as treating the underlying causes.
kinds. Internal wounds on the throat as well as mouth
ulcers can be treated with self-heal. I treat surface skin Digestive Problems, Colic, Crohn’s Dis-
problems, including infections and boils, with a poul- ease, Gastroenteritis, Ulcers, and Ulcera-
tice made from the herb and deeper inflammation with tive Colitis: Self-heal helps to soothe the inflamed
Self-Heal Tea. gastro-intestinal tissues, stop bleeding, heal ulcers and
wounded tissues and fight bacteria, fungus, and viral
Insect Bites and Stings, Rashes, and Poison infections, which contribute to the underlying causes
Ivy: Juice from the stem of the plant, applied directly of problems in the gastro-intestinal tract. It is also ef-
to the irritated tissue, is effective in calming the in- fective against the bacteria that cause ulcers and helps
flammation, burn, and itch of bites, stings, and rashes them heal. Try the herb in capsule form or a soothing
of all kinds. A poultice can be made from the plant for Self-Heal Tea for treating digestive problems.
larger areas.
Self-heal also treats flatulence, diarrhea, gastritis, and
Viral Infections Including HIV: Self-heal’s intestinal parasites.
anti-viral properties are able to inhibit the growth of
viruses in the body and prevent outbreaks. It prevents Hemorrhoids: Self-heal is useful topically to re-
replication of the virus and helps stop the disease. duce the inflammation and irritation of hemorrhoids.
Use a strong tea as a wash on the infected area or to
Respiratory Infections: Self-heal strengthens make a compress for the area.
the immune system and helps the body fight off upper
respiratory infections. It also treats sore throats and Harvesting: Harvest self-heal flowers when the
abscessed tonsils. Use Self-Heal Tea to treat respira- blooms are open. Removing all flowers encourages the
tory infections and to soothe sore throats. plant to flower again, but some flowers should be left
at the end of the season to develop seeds. Dry the flow-
Allergies and Chronic Inflammation: Self- ers and store in a cool, dry, and dark location until
heal is an immunomodulator that regulates the im- needed.
mune system response and reduces chronic inflamma-
tion and seasonal allergies. It does not cure allergies Warning: Self-heal should be used in moderation
but helps modulate the severity of the problem. and is effective at low doses. Long-term use at high
doses affects the internal organs, including the liver
Kidney Problems and Hypertension: Self- and kidneys. Self-heal can cause allergic reactions such
heal strengthens the kidneys and promotes proper as a skin rash, nausea, itching, and vomiting. Side

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