Veronica
Scientific names: Veronica officinalis
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Alternate names: Ehrenpreiskraut, Gypsy Weed, Herbe aux Ladres, Speedwell, Thé d'Europe, Thé du Nord, Triaca, Verónica, Veronica Herb, Veronicae Herba, Véronique, Véronique Mâle, Véronique Officinale
Background
Veronica is a plant. The parts that grow above the ground are used to make medicine.
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.
Be careful not to confuse veronica (Veronica officinalis) with other veronica species such as Veronica allionii and Veronica chamaedrys.
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.
Be careful not to confuse veronica (Veronica officinalis) with other veronica species such as Veronica allionii and Veronica chamaedrys.
Safety Safety definitions
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.
There isn’t enough information to know whether veronica can be safely applied to the skin.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
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.Effectiveness
NatMed Pro rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.
Insufficient evidence Effectiveness definitions
- Loss of appetite.
- Arthritis.
- Gout.
- Liver conditions.
- Lung conditions.
- Spleen diseases.
- Stomach and intestinal problems.
- Kidney and bladder problems.
- Itching, when applied to the skin.
- Skin problems, when applied to the skin.
- Wounds, when applied to the skin.
- Sore mouth and throat, when used as a gargle.
- Other conditions.
Dosing & administration
The appropriate dose of veronica depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for veronica. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Veronica interacts with any medicines. Before taking Veronica, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Action
Veronica may help the stomach lining repair itself.
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- Veronica officinalis
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- Levothyroxine sodium
- Myosotis arvensis
- Pinus sylvestris (Pine)
- Sarsaparilla
- Scrophularia nodosa
- Nasturtium aquaticum
- Aranea diadema
- Calcium phosphate (Calc phos)
- Ferrum iodatum
- Fumaria officinalis
- Gentiana lutea
- Geranium robertianum
- Teucrium scorodonia
- Sodium sulphate anhydrous
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