Self-Heal
Self-heal is a gentle traditional herb used for throat comfort, lymph support routines, and as a mild ‘all-purpose’ wellness tea. It’s commonly used as an infusion or in topical washes for minor skin irritation. For HerbMate, it’s a solid, low-drama herb: supportive, versatile, and generally mild.
Key Benefits
- Supports throat comfort as a warm tea (supportive)
- Traditional lymph/wellness support (supportive)
- Can be used as a topical wash for minor skin irritation (supportive)
- Gentle daily tea option for many people
Common Issues It May Help With
- Sore throat comfort (supportive)
- Swollen gland/lymph support routine (supportive)
- Minor skin irritation (topical supportive)
- General wellness support
How To Use (Simple)
- Tea: steep 1–2 tsp dried herb for 10–15 minutes. Topical: make a strong tea, cool it, and use as a compress or rinse. Combine with lemon balm, thyme, or honey for throat blends.
Taste / Notes
Mild, slightly minty/earthy, pleasant.
Evidence Level
Traditional use is strong; modern clinical evidence is limited. Best used for gentle supportive care.
Cautions
Generally well tolerated. Pregnancy/breastfeeding: limited data—use conservative tea amounts. If you have autoimmune conditions and use immune-active herbs heavily, consult clinician (out of caution).
Interactions
No major drug interactions known at typical tea levels If on immunosuppressants, consult clinician for frequent/high-dose use Separate from medications by 1 hour if using strong herbal infusions
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