Veronica Speedwell Dried ( Veronica officinalis ) - Herbal Collection
Veronica Speedwell Dried ( Veronica officinalis ) - Herbal Collection - 75 GR is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
Veronica Speedwell Dried (Veronica officinalis) - 75 g - Herbal Collection
Veronica Speedwell, also known as Bird's Eye Speedwell or Gypsyweed, is a versatile herb with a rich history of traditional use.
This low-growing plant boasts tiny, blue flowers and has been used for centuries to support respiratory health and soothe skin irritations.
Its gentle properties make it a popular choice for herbal teas and topical applications.
For in depth information please check tabs below
TRADITIONALLY USED FOR
May help with
- Colds, coughs, bronchitis, asthma
- stomach cramps, ulcers
- Chronic skin conditions
- Rheumatism
- Nervous fatigue due to physical or intellectual overstrain
INFORMATION
Source : http://www.wikiphyto.org/wiki/Veronica
Reference on http://www.wikiphyto.org
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plant name
Speedwell, Male Speedwell
International Latin denomination
botanical family
Scrophulariaceae
Description and habitat
- Creeping plant of ditches and undergrowth, 10 to 40 cm, forming carpets on light wood soils and dry lawns in siliceous environment
- Oval, ash-green, hairy leaves
- Bright bloom of small lilac-veined flowers, arranged in dense clusters
- Common in Europe and North America, cold temperate regions
History and tradition
- Witness to poor soils, it seems to be in decline due to the use of fertilizers
- We also find Veronica beccabunga L. = Veronica of the streams or Horsecress, antiscorbutic; and Veronica chamaedrys L. = Veronica small-oak, hedges, embankments, woods
- Vulnerable species or “Swiss tea” from the 1949 Codex:
- Leaves and tops of wormwood , betony , calament , germander , hyssop , ground ivy , oregano , periwinkle , rosemary , sage , centipede , scordium , thyme , speedwell ; flowers of Arnica , Pied-de-chat , Coltsfoot ; in equal parts
Parts used
- flowering plant
Dosage forms available
- Veronica officinalis tincture whole plant
Usual dosages
Composition
Main components of the plant
- Iridoides : aucubine , catalpol , véronicoside , verproside , ladroside
- Flavonoids ( apigenin , scutellarin , luteolin derivatives )
- Tannins , mannitol , phenolic acids
Main components of buds or young shoots
Main components of essential oil
Properties
Plant properties
- Stomachic, anti-ulcer [1]
- Vulnerable
- Anti-inflammatory [2] , [3] ( iridoids : verproside , verminoside ) [4]
- Diuretic, depurative
- Expectorante
Bud properties
Properties of essential oil
Indications
Indications of the whole plant (phytotherapy)
- Colds, coughs, bronchitis, asthma
- stomach cramps, ulcers
- Chronic skin conditions
- Rheumatism
- Nervous fatigue due to physical or intellectual overstrain
Indications of the bud (gemmotherapy)
Specific indications of essential oil (aromatherapy)
Known or suspected mode of action
- Vulnerable comes from “vulnus -eris injury => vulnerarius = specific to wound healing
Usual formulations
Regulations
- French Pharmacopoeia list A (flowering top)
Possible side effects and precautions for use
- None known
Bibliographic references
- Go↑ Scarlat M, Sandor V, Tămaş M, Cuparencu B. Experimental anti-ulcer activity of Veronica officinalis L. extracts. J Ethnopharmacol. 1985 May;13(2):157-63. PMID 4021513
- Go↑ Viljoen A, Mncwangi N, Vermaak I. Anti-Inflammatory Iridoids of Botanical Origin. Current Medicinal Chemistry. 2012;19(14):2104-2127. doi:10.2174/092986712800229005.
- Go↑ Gründemann C, Garcia-Käufer M, Sauer B, Stangenberg E, Könczöl M, Merfort I, Zehl M, Huber R. Traditionally used Veronica officinalis inhibits proinflammatory mediators via the NF-κB signalling pathway in a human lung cell line. J Ethnopharmacol. 2013 Jan 9;145(1):118-26. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2012.10.039. PMID 23142555
- Go↑ Picerno P, Autore G, Marzocco S, Meloni M, Sanogo R, Aquino RP. Anti-inflammatory activity of verminoside from Kigelia africana and evaluation of cutaneous irritation in cell cultures and reconstituted human epidermis. J Nat Prod. 2005 Nov;68(11):1610-4. PMID 16309308
- Verproside, a New Iridoid Glucoside from Veronica officinalis L. (Scrophulariaceae). Fatma Ü. Afifi-Yazar, Otto Sticher. Helvetica Chimica Acta, Volume 63, Issue 7, pages 1905–1907, 29 October 1980
- Crişan G, Tămaş M, Miclăuş V, Krausz T, Sandor V. A comparative study of some Veronica species. Rev Med Chir Soc Med Nat Iasi. 2007 Jan-Mar; 111 (1): 280-4. PMID 17595882
CAUTION
Store in a cool, dry place, away from light. Keep tightly closed, away from the reach of Children and pets.
Do not exceed the daily dose.
This product is not intended to prevent or cure any form of illness or disease.
If you are pregnant or nursing ; If you have a medical condition or are in the course of medical treatment ; If you are programmed for theater/operation in the near future, please consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product.
This product cannot replace a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
This product has not been evaluated by the SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use.
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