Steinmetz:Veronica

Veronica beccabunga

Also known as (or relevant to) Veronica beccabunga Family Scrophulariaceae English Names Brook-Lime Cow-cress Water Pimpernel Natural Habitat Europe (including Great Britain) Asia Part(s) Used Herba Beccabungae

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

Veronica officinalis

Also known as (or relevant to) Veronica officinalis Family Scrophulariaceae English Names Common Speedwell Fluellen Natural Habitat Europe (including Great Britain) North America Western Asia Part(s) Used Herba Veronicae

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

Links

• Information in Von Esenbeck's book