Iridoid Glycosides Flavonoids Triterpenoid Saponins Caffeic Acid Essential Oil Polysaccharides

Veronica
Scientific name Veronica officinalis
Family Scrophulariaceae
Origin Europe
Synonyms : Swiss tea, European tea, veronica male
parts Use : Drug data from the aerial parts
chemical constituents
Iridoid glycosides ;
flavonoids ;
Triterpenoid saponins ;
Derivatives of ' caffeic acid ;
Essential oil ;
Polysaccharides .
Veronica Herbalist: properties of Veronica
The veronica is used (even if you are not a real scientific evidence) for the purpose anti-
inflammatory for the presence of glycosides iridoids , or in the form of infusion with activities
diuretic and digestive .
biological activity
Although the use of veronica has not obtained official approval for any type of therapeutic
application, in this plant properties are attributed anti-inflammatory due to iridoid glycosides in
it.
In addition, the plant will also be ascribed astringent properties and it is believed that it can
promote healing of ulcers.
A relatively recent study (2012) - conducted in vitro on cell lines of lung human - has shown that
the veronica extract is actually able to exert anti-inflammatory action, through a mechanism that
involves the inhibition of cyclooxygenase type 2 (or COX-2), ie the enzyme deputy to the
synthesis of prostaglandins responsible for inflammatory processes . However, despite the
results obtained in vitro, in vivo studies are certainly needed depth to determine what are the
real therapeutic effectiveness and the actual use of the plant safety.
Another study conducted in vitro, however, has highlighted the antioxidant and antimicrobial
properties of the veronica. These activities appear to be exerted mainly by flavonoids and
phenolic acids in the plant. More specifically, the study showed that the antibacterial activity of
veronica is particularly effective against strains of Staphylococcus aureus , of Listeria
monocytogenes and Listeria ivanovii.
Veronica in folk medicine and in homeopathy
In folk medicine veronica is used internally for the treatment of disorders of different origin and
nature, such as diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver disorders , kidney diseases, and
disorders of the lower urinary tract . Moreover, the traditional medicine uses this plant also for
the treatment of gout and rheumatic disorders; as well as use it as a remedy to cleanse the
blood and to counter the agitation.
Externally, on the other hand, the speedwell used in the composition of solutions for gargling ,
which are used against the inflammations of the mucous oropharyngeal. The plant also is used as
an external remedy to promote wound healing and as a remedy for skin disorders, itching and
swelling of the feet .
The veronica is also used within the homeopathic medicine , where you can easily find the form
of the mother tincture , oral drops and granules. In this area, the plant is used in cases of colds ,
bronchitis and eczema .
The homeopathic remedy dose to be taken may vary from individual to individual, also in
function of the type of noise that is needed to treat and depending on the type of preparation
and homeopathic dilution that you want to use.
NB: veronica of applications for the treatment of these disorders are neither endorsed nor
supported by appropriate experimental tests, or do not have overcome. For this reason, it may
have no therapeutic efficacy or even be harmful to health
Contraindications
Avoid use in case of hypersensitivity to one or more components.
Pharmacological interactions
Unknown
Active ingredients and Therapeutic Properties

Constituting the veronica plant are tannins, resins and a bitter glycoside called "veronicina".
In practice phytotherapy are adoperate the flowering tops and leaves, collected during the
flowering and allowed to dry gathered in bunches.
Veronica has purifying, astringent, expectorant, stomachic, aperitive, draining and
galattogoghe (increases the secretion of milk). This makes this herb a powerful ally against
fatigue, lack of appetite, bloating, liver diseases and jaundice.
In addition, the veronica is used as the main ingredient of purifying therapies, as a remedy for
bronchial catarrh and as a digestive.
Veronica: Herbal tea and decoction

To prepare a good herbal tea made from veronica, get 60 grams of flowering tops, then add 15
grams of balsam and 10 grams of licorice root. Mix the herbs and let them soak for about fifteen
minutes in 1 liter of boiling water. Strain and drink it before it gets cold. The herbal tea, to be
taken once or twice a day, constitutes an excellent remedy for catarrh, cough and other
diseases related to cooling.
For those who need a good digestive, it will certainly help a decoction of veronica. The
preparation is simple. In fact it can just leave to infuse for a few minutes about 20 grams of the
summit. Once filtered, the decoction will be taken to the extent of two or three cups per day.
Veronica has no particular side effects other than those linked to individual sensitivity.
BALSAM PERIOD
June
DRUGS USED
PART HERBACEOUS FLOWERY
HERB ALTERNATIVE
COMBRETO
FLAVOR
BITTER
TOXICITY
NONE
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NO CONTRA THERAPEUTIC DOSES TO NORMAL EXCEPT IPERSENSIBILITA'
INDIVIDUAL.
QUALITY EFFECTIVENESS OF THERAPEUTIC

NOT CONFIRMED
BODIES CONCERNED BY THE ACTION fitoterapica

MOUTH
Bronchi and bronchioles
CABLE GOLD-PHARYNGEAL
PHARYNX AIRWAYS AND HIGHER
LIVER AND BILIARY
THROAT
INTESTINE
LARYNX
MUCOSAE
NASAL MUCOSA
SMOOTH MUSCLE
EYES
DIGESTIVE ORGANS
BODIES EO FABRICS OF VARIOUS DISTRICTS OF BODY
excretory organs
VISUAL ORGANS
VOCAL ORGANS
BONES - CARTILAGES - JOINTS
LUNGS
KIDNEYS
SINUSES
IMMUNE SYSTEM
AUTONOMIC (autonomic)
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
STOMACH
SKIN TISSUE
Gastrointestinal tract
UPPER AIRWAY
RESPIRATORY TRACT
URINARY TRACT
PROPERTIES AND INDICATIONS:

++ Bronchitis OR DISEASES BRONCHIAL
++ DEPURATIVE DRAINAGE
++ DIGESTIVO eupeptic AMARO PURE
++ DYSPEPSIA OR BAD DIGESTION
++ EMOLLIENT
++ Expectorant thinner phlegm Mucolytic
+ ALLERGIES
+ ALLERGIC ASTHMA
+ bronchodilator anti-asthmatic
+ Mouthwash GOLD-PHARYNGEAL
+ DIARRHEA
+ DIARRHEA (antidiarrheal ASTRINGENT)
+ DIURETIC
+ PHARYNGITIS And nasopharyngitis
+ INFECTIONS (RESPIRATORY)
+ INFECTION OR INFLAMMATION (EYE AND EYELID)
+ INFLAMMATION (MOUTH)
+ INFLUENCE
+ LARYNGITIS
+ ITCH
+ And RHEUMATISMS rheumatic pain
+ RHINITIS - COLD or runny
HERBS SYNERGIC
balsamita
LICORICE
BLACKCURRANT

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Veronica

Scientific name Veronica officinalis

Synonyms : Swiss tea, European tea, veronica male

parts Use : Drug data from the aerial parts

Veronica Herbalist: properties of Veronica

Veronica in folk medicine and in homeopathy

Avoid use in case of hypersensitivity to one or more components.

Active ingredients and Therapeutic Properties

Veronica: Herbal tea and decoction

QUALITY EFFECTIVENESS OF THERAPEUTIC

BODIES CONCERNED BY THE ACTION fitoterapica

PROPERTIES AND INDICATIONS:

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