Mark Tierno's Medicinal Herbs Database | |
Culver's Root (Tall Speedwell) |
| Botanical Name |
Veronicastrum virginicum, Veronica virginica |
| System Affected |
indigestion, bile, liver |
| Properties |
indigestion in duodenal of small intestine chronic indigestion laxative (dried root), intestinal cleansing (fresh root) tonic liver, stimulate bile flow |
| Description |
roots & rhizomes of plant |
| Origin |
Canada, USA |
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Speedwell, Garden |
| Botanical Name |
Veronica longifolia |
| System Affected |
headache, lungs, throat |
| Properties |
excellent for sinus, lungs, asthma, throat headache |
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| Notes |
also called: European Tea, Sweet Root |
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Speedwell |
| Botanical Name |
Veronica officinalis |
| System Affected |
skin, coughs |
| Properties |
infusion: coughs, catarrh lotion: skin eruptions, slow-healing wounds |
| Description |
low creeping herb |
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