Product Overview
Prunella vulgaris is a medicinal herb that belongs to the mint family. All parts of the herb are edible, and you can add its leaves to salads or other recipes. It is an herb that has been used to treat illnesses for centuries.
Prunella vulgaris is also known as “heal-all” due to its traditional use in healing wounds, throat infections, and several other ailments. The possible health benefits of this plant are attributed to several of its compounds. These include flavonoids, tannins, and ursolic, rosmarinic, and oleanolic acids, which may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Specifically, these compounds may help prevent complications associated with diabetes, protect against herpes, and have anti-cancer effects.
Health benefits:
Help with diabetes complications
Prunella vulgaris may help prevent complications associated with diabetes. Studies in test tubes and rodents suggest that certain compounds in the herb may inhibit enzymes that break down and metabolize carbohydrates in your body. In turn, this may lead to lower blood sugar levels and improved diabetes control.
In addition, Prunella vulgaris may protect against atherosclerosis, a hardening of the arteries that can increase your risk of a heart attack.
Cancer-fighting properties
Certain compounds in Prunella vulgaris may have anticancer effects. Prunella vulgaris stopped the spread of cancer by inhibiting certain enzymes that promote cancer growth.
Caffeic acid, rosmarinic acid, and other plant compounds in this herb may act as antioxidants that fight underlying cell damage. This damage is caused by reactive molecules called free radicals, which are linked to cancer development.
Help treat herpes
Prunella vulgaris is often cited as a possible treatment for the herpes simplex virus (HSV), which is marked by contagious sores around your mouth or genitals. Prunella vulgaris has been shown to block the replication of HSV cells in test-tube studies.
In addition to blocking the virus from spreading, Prunella vulgaris may protect against herpes by stimulating the activity of immune cells like macrophages, which help your body fight infection.
Anti-inflammatory
Prunella vulgaris may also help fight inflammation in your body and thus have the potential to help treat inflammatory diseases.
Prunella vulgaris extract suppressed the activity of inflammatory proteins known to lead to the development of heart diseases and stroke. It may protect against diseases like colitis.
This product is dried wild plant ears, which is safe and pollution-free.
Brewing Guide: Steep 5 grams of dried herbes in 1 cup of hot water. Cover it for 10-15 minutes. Drink it 3 times a day.
