Veronica

Veronica is a medicinal plant, scientifically called Veronica officinalis L, grown in cold places, which has small flowers of light blue color and bitter taste. It can be used in the form of tea or compresses and can be purchased at health food stores and some drugstores.

With this medicinal plant you can make a great home remedy to improve digestion, see how to prepare it at: Home remedy for poor digestion.

What is Veronica for

Veronica serves to treat problems such as lack of appetite, a feeling of heaviness in the stomach, migraine caused by poor digestion, as well as to calm itching and soften the dry skin.

Veronica Properties

Veronica has astringent, diuretic, toning, aperitif, digestive, expectorant, purifying, béquic and antitussive properties.

How to use Veronica

The used parts of veronica are all its aerial components, and can be used to make teas or compresses.

Tea: Boil 1 liter of water and then infuse 30 to 40 grams of veronica leaves for a few minutes, wait to warm, strain and drink afterwards. Take 3 to 4 cups a day. Compress: Boil 1 liter of water together with 30 to 40 grams of the leaves and stem of the plant for 10 minutes and then let it cool. When warm, apply directly under the skin.