Определение self-heal в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь
decumbent blue-flowered European perennial thought to possess healing properties; naturalized throughout North America
Perennial weed (Prunella vulgaris) in the mint family, native to North America and widespread throughout the continent. Growing 6-14 in. (14-36 cm) tall, self-heal is often a low weed in lawns. The often-prostrate branches root readily wherever they touch soil. Tiny, two-lipped, lilac-coloured or white flowers are clustered into noticeable dense, spikes. Leaves have sparsely toothed or smooth margins. Regarded in medieval times as a cure-all, the dried leaves and flowers are still brewed for soothing sore throats