Scientific name
Veronica officinalis
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Origin
Europe
Synonyms
Swiss tea, European tea, male veronicaParts Used
Drug given by the aerial parts
Chemical constituents
- Iridoid glucosides;
- Flavonoids;
- Triterpene saponins;
- Derivatives of caffeic acid;
- Essential oil;
- Polysaccharides.
Veronica in Herbalist: Property of Veronica
Veronica is used (even if there is no real scientific confirmation) for anti-inflammatory purposes due to the presence of iridoid glycosides, or in the form of an infusion with diuretic and digestive activity.
