Speedwell Herb Profile

Also known as

Veronica officinalis, Gypsyweed, Common Speedwell, and Veronica

Introduction

Speedwell is a small perennial herb that grows 6 to 12 inches high with petite, tooth-shaped oval flowers of pale blue, lavender and white.

Constituents

Speedwell contains organic acids, sugars, flavonoids, resin and tannins.

Parts Used

Whole Plant (Herb)

Typical Preparations

Most often used as a tea or tincture.

Some people eat speedwell raw in salads or add it to soup.

Summary

Historically considered a panacea, herbalists once used speedwell for a variety of symptoms and it was thought of as a medicinal staple. Because of its taste and tea like smell, it was used in 19th-century France as a green tea substitute.

Precautions

None known

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