Prunella vulgaris
Key actions
Anti-inflammatoryAntimicrobialAntioxidantAntiviralImmunomodulator / immune supportVulnerary (wound healing)
Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence
- Arthritis / joint painTraditional
- BruisingTraditional
- Cold & fluTraditional
- Immune supportTraditional
- Infection (general)Traditional
- Inflammation (general)Traditional
- Skin irritationTraditional
- WoundsTraditional
Selected studies & references
ReviewPrunella vulgaris L. – A Review of its Ethnopharmacology, Phytochemistry, Quality Control and Pharmacological Effects (2022)
ReviewSolidago virgaurea L.: A Review of Its Ethnomedicinal Uses, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacological Activities (2020)
ReviewPrunella vulgaris: A Comprehensive Review of Chemical Constituents, Pharmacological Effects and Clinical Applications (2019)
PreclinicalProtective effects of Prunella vulgaris polysaccharides against herpes simplex virus type 1 infection through the STING-TBK1-IRF3 pathway (2025)
PreclinicalTherapeutic role of Prunella vulgaris L. polysaccharides in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and gut dysbiosis (2025)
PreclinicalInfluence of the Extraction Method on the Biological Potential of Solidago virgaurea L. Essential Oil and Hydrolates (2024)
PreclinicalMechanism of Prunella vulgaris L. and luteolin in restoring Tfh/Tfr balance and alleviating oxidative stress in Graves' disease (2024)
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Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.