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OpenGentle
Self-heal
Prunella vulgaris
The purple lawn mint you already step on — a traditional throat gargle and wound wash.
Flavor
Mild, green, slightly bitter mint. A gargle as much as a cup.
Symptoms
sore throat, minor wounds, irritable skin
In favor
Already in the grass
Against
Lawn chemicals make a bad tea
Days to harvest
60–80 days from sow; lawn plants are ready in season
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