Speedwell / Veronica
In our region, the densely growing Persian speedwell (veronica persica) can be found.
It reaches a height of 10 -30 cm. Its heart-shaped, coarsely notched leaves grow on hairy stems. In the leaf axils are the blue, long-stalked flowers.
The small flowers are dark veined and have a yellowish-white throat.
Honorary award
Image source: S. Geiberger
Family and collection time
Speedwell belongs to the plantain family.
Parts of the plant used: The flowering shoot tips
Collection time in detail:
- Flowering shoot tips: March to August
Healing effect and application
Application in naturopathy:
Stimulation of metabolism and for colds with cough. The flowering herb is added to tea mixtures for this purpose.
Ingredients: (selection)
- Tannins
- Bitters
- Flavonoids
- little essential oils
References:
Beiser, Rudi: Our edible wild plants. Kosmos Nature Guide 2018
Bühring, Ursel: Praxis-Lehrbuch der modernen Heilpflanzenkunde; Grundlagen – Anwendung – Therapie. Sonntag Publishing House Stuttgart 2005
Pahlow, M. Pharmacist: Medicinal Plants. Bechtermünz Publishing House Augsburg 2001
Schneider, Christine: Finding wild herbs. Ulmer Publishing House Stuttgart 2017
Recipe by Dr. Markus Strauß www.dr-strauss.net
