HERB of lepers
verónica veronica officinalis
HERB of lepers
verónica veronica officinalis
Other Names:
Herb of
Leprosy
,
Triac
.
In the countries of northern Europe, the infusion of
Veronica
is used as
a
substitute for
tea
, for its tonic effect
natural
, free of side effects.
Habitat:
siliceous land, forests and
grassland
across Europe, except in the Mediterranean region. One grows in cold regions of North and South
America
.
Description:
stem creeping perennial plant of the
family
of Escrofulariáceas that reaches up to 40 cms. tall. With sheets of jagged edge, coated with
a
soft hair, and pale blue flowers arranged in terminal inflorescence. Odor and
bitter
taste smoother.
Used parts:
the whole plant.
Properties and indications:
contains tannin and
a
bitter
substance (Aucuba) which makes astringent, tonic, digestive and aperitive; saponins and minerals, in effect expectorant, diuretic and depurative and resin, mannitol and
organic
acids, which possibly is its emollient action on the skin. These are his instructions:
Digestive
disorders
: inappetence, heaviness in the
stomach
. It gives good results in the
headaches
of
gastrointestinal
origin
, caused by bad digestion.
Respiratory
ailments: sore throat, colds, coughs,
bronchitis
and
asthma
(prevents the crisis) It is also antitussive and béquica (softening of the throat)
Diuretic, purifying,
natural
stimulant. Provides
feeling
of comfort.
Skin is used to wash eczema, to soothe the itching (pruritus) to soothe dry skin from the cold in cold regions, and as
a
cosmetic
.
Use:
From 30 to 40 grams per
liter
of water plant to prepare for an infusion, taken in 3 or 4 cups
a
day. When used as an aperitif there before you eat
a
meal. The juice of the plant are eaten fresh from 2 to 3 tablespoons before
each
meal.
For external use, which compresses applied to prepare
a
decoction of 30 or 40 grams per
liter
of water. You must boil 10 minutes. They are applied directly on the skin. They also apply lotions with this decoction.
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