Ivy-Leaf Speedwell
Herb latin name: Ivy-Leaf Speedwell,Ivy-Leaf Speedwell Extract
Latin name: Veronica hederifolia
Family: Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
Medicinal use of Ivy-Leaf Speedwell: The herb is alterative, antiscorbutic and diuretic. It is used in the treatment of scurvy, impurities of the blood etc. It is also used as aremedy for scrofulous affections, especially of the skin, and is bruised and applied externally for healing burns, ulcers, whitlows and the mitigation of painful piles.Habitat of the herb: the herb: Common in cultivated ground throughout Britain.
Propagation of Ivy-Leaf Speedwell: Seed - sow spring or autumn in situ.
Cultivation of the herb: Common in cultivated ground throughout Britain.
Known hazards of Veronica hederifolia: None known
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