Veronica

Other Names: Ehrenpreiskraut, Gypsy Weed, Herbe aux Ladres, Speedwell, Thé d’Europe, Thé du Nord, Triaca, Verónica, Veronica Herb, Veronica officinalis, Veronicae Herba, Véronique, Véronique Mâle, Véronique Officinale.
Veronica is a plant. The parts that grow above the ground are used to make medicine.

Special Precautions of Veronica

• Be careful not to confuse veronica (Veronica officinalis) with other veronica species such as Veronica allionii and Veronica chamaedrys.
• Veronica is safe when taken in food amounts and might be safe when taken by mouth as a medicine. However, the possible side effects are unknown.
• There isn’t enough information to know whether veronica can be safely applied to the skin.
• Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of veronica during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Benefits and uses of Veronica are

It has a long history of medicinal use as a diuretic and diaphoretic agent. It has been used in the treatment of kidney disorders, bleeding, and diseases of the skin. Contemporary herbalists frequently use this herb to treat bronchial coughs and inflammation of the mucous membranes.

• People take veronica for problems with the lungs (respiratory tract), stomach and intestines (gastrointestinal tract), and bladder and kidneys (urinary tract). They also take it for gout, arthritis, muscle and joint pain (rheumatism), loss of appetite, liver problems, and diseases of the spleen.
• Veronica is also used as a tonic, to cause sweating, to “purify” blood, and to increase metabolism.
• Some people gargle with veronica to treat sore mouth and throat. It is sometimes applied directly to the skin to stop foot perspiration, heal wounds, and treat ongoing skin problems and itching.
• Extracts are widely sold as herbal remedies for sinus and ear infections.
• The slightly bitter and astringent taste and tea-like smell of speedwell led to its use as a tea substitute in 19th-century France, where it was called thé d'Europe, or "Europe tea." The French still use this term as a name for speedwell.
• Veronica officinalis herb has been used in the traditional Austrian medicine internally (as tea) for treatment of disorders of the nervous system, respiratory tract, cardiovascular system, and metabolism.

References

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/244881644_Proving_report-Veronica_officinalis