allheal

Any of several plants supposed to have broad healing powers.

Any of several plants supposed to have broad healing powers.

Any of several plants supposed to have broad healing powers.

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’.