What is Prunella vulgaris extract in skincare?
Prunella Vulgaris extract, also known as Self-Heal, is a botanical ingredient known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It helps in soothing irritated skin, reducing redness, and improving overall skin health. Prunella vulgaris, commonly known as self-heal or healall, is a perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family, native to Europe and North America.
What does Prunella vulgaris heal?
Prunella vulgaris is a wildflower plant with many medicinal properties. Prunella vulgaris has anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties and it is used to treat herpes, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Since ancient times, Prunella vulgaris has been revered for its healing properties. Prunella vulgaris, also known as Self Heal, is a potent anti-estrogenic herb that has biologic activity in vivo. Immunodeficient mice treated with this tea had reduced endometriotic xenograft tissue harvested, compared to control animals receiving estrogen and water.