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 natural products stores and some pharmacies for handling.
With this medicinal plant you can make a great home remedy to improve digestion, see how to prepare in: Home remedy for bad digestion.
What is Veronica?
Veronica is used 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 rashes and soften dry skin.
Properties of Verônica
Veronica has astringent, diuretic, tonifying, aperitive, digestive, expectorant, depurative, béquic and antitussive properties.
How to use Verônica
The used parts of the veronica are all its aerial components, and can be used to make teas or compresses.
- Tea : Boil 1 liter of water and then let infuse 30 to 40 grams of the leaves of veronica for a few minutes, expect to bake, strain and drink then. 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 cool. When topping, apply directly under the skin.
Side Effects of Verônica
There are no known side effects of veronica.
Contraindications of Verônica
Veronica contraindications are unknown.
