Herb latin name: Field Speedwell,Field Speedwell Extract

Latin name: Veronica agrestis

Family: Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)

Medicinal use of Field Speedwell: A decoction of the plant is used in the treatment of dysmenorrhoea and haemorrhage.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Cultivated ground throughout Britain, common in the north, local in the south.
Edible parts of Field Speedwell: Leaves and young shoots - raw or cooked. A bitter flavour. A famine food, it is only used when all else fails.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow spring or autumn in situ.
Cultivation of Field Speedwell: Cultivated ground throughout Britain, common in the north, local in the south.
Known hazards of Veronica agrestis: None known

Herb latin name: Field Speedwell,Field Speedwell Extract

Latin name: Veronica agrestis

Family: Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)

Medicinal use of Field Speedwell: A decoction of the plant is used in the treatment of dysmenorrhoea and haemorrhage.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Cultivated ground throughout Britain, common in the north, local in the south.
Edible parts of Field Speedwell: Leaves and young shoots - raw or cooked. A bitter flavour. A famine food, it is only used when all else fails.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow spring or autumn in situ.
Cultivation of Field Speedwell: Cultivated ground throughout Britain, common in the north, local in the south.
Known hazards of Veronica agrestis: None known