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		Latest revision as of 21:00, 8 June 2009
[edit] Veronica beccabunga
- Also known as (or relevant to)
  
- Family
 - Scrophulariaceae
 - English Names
  
-  Brook-Lime
 -  Cow-cress
 -  Water Pimpernel
  
- Natural Habitat
  
-  Europe (including Great Britain)
 -  Asia
  
- Part(s) Used
  
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- Constituent(s)
  
-  veronicin
 -  aucubin
 -  tannin
 -  bitter principle
 -  saponin
 -  essential oil
 -  sulphur
  
- Action
  
-  depurative
 -  diuretic
 -  appetising
 -  antiscrofulous
 -  alterative
 -  antiscorbutic; it is an excellent substitute for Watercress and is thus used is salads
  
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[edit] Veronica officinalis
- Also known as (or relevant to)
  
- Family
 - Scrophulariaceae
 - English Names
  
-  Common Speedwell
 -  Fluellen
  
- Natural Habitat
  
-  Europe (including Great Britain)
 -  North America
 -  Western Asia
  
- Part(s) Used
  
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- Constituent(s)
  
-  essential oil
 -  saponin
 -  acids
 -  tannin
 -  sugar
 -  resin
 -  bitter principle
 -  mannite
 -  veronicin
  
- Action
  
-  diuretic
 -  sudorific
 -  depurative
 -  emmenagogue
 -  alterative
 -  expectorant
 -  tonic
 -  vulnerary
 -  anti-scrofulous
 -  anti-scorbutic
 -  appetising
 -  digestive
 -  stomachic
 -  astringent
 -  calming
  
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