Har Ku Chou

HA KU CHOU aka Prunella vulgaris, allheal, blue curls, blue Lucy, brownwort, brunella, carpenters weed, common self heal, dragonhead, heal all, heart of the earth, Hercules woundwart, hook-heal, hookweed, prunella, self heal, sicklewort, slough-heal, thimble-flower, thimbleweed, wild sage

GROW

Propagate : cuttings, seeds

Light : sunny

Water : 1-2 times a day

Soil : good drainage, versatile

Fertilizer : not necessary

It's a very versatile plant that can grow in most tropic climate. It can tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions.

USES

All parts of the herb are edible, and you can add its leaves to salads or other recipes.

Prunella vulgarisis 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.

Diabetes Care: Prunella vulgaris may help prevent complications associated with diabetes, a disease marked by high blood sugar levels.

Prunella vulgaris is a medicinal herb that has been used for centuries to treat infections and other illnesses. Hence, it got its namesake - heal-all.

Some studies show it may help fight inflammation, protect against cancer, prevent diabetes complications, and treat herpes. However, most research on this herb has been limited to test-tube and animal studies. Much more research in humans is needed.