self heal
/ˌsɛlfˈhiːl/
verb
- To heal or recover without external medical treatment, often referring to the body's natural ability to repair itself.
- Some species of lizards can self-heal by regenerating lost tails.
- Minor cuts usually self-heal within a few days if kept clean.
- The doctor said the fracture would self-heal over time with proper rest.
- To recover emotionally or psychologically from trauma or distress through one's own efforts or inner resources.
- After the breakup, he took time to self-heal by journaling and meditating.
- She believes that everyone has the ability to self-heal from past hurts.
- The retreat focused on helping people self-heal through mindfulness and self-reflection.
Synonyms
noun
- A common plant (Prunella vulgaris) with purple flowers, traditionally used in herbal medicine to treat wounds and sore throats.
- Herbalists often recommend self-heal for its anti-inflammatory properties.
- She brewed tea from dried self-heal to soothe her sore throat.
- Self-heal grows wild in many meadows and along roadsides.