allheal

Definition

Any of several plants supposed to have broad healing powers.

Etymology

From all + heal. Compare Latin panax and panacea.

Example Sentences

• "Along the river Neb, at Ballig, the common valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is blooming thickly; tall, slender, pale pink, beautifully scented, moving in the wind. Also called ‘all-heal’, ‘cut-finger’ and ‘cat's love’."

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