medicinal herbs
Corn Speedwell
Veronica arvensis
Herb: Corn Speedwell
Latin name: Veronica arvensis
Family: Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
Medicinal use of Corn 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 a remedy for scrofulous affections, especially of the skin, and is bruised and applied externally for healing burns, ulcers, whitlows and the mitigation of painful piles.Description of the plant:
Plant:
AnnualHeight:
15 cm(6 inches)
Flowering:
March toOctober
Habitat of the herb:
Cultivated ground, grassland and on heaths, in more or less open habitats and usually on dry soils.Propagation of Corn Speedwell:
Seed - sow spring or autumn in situ.Cultivation of the herb:
Cultivated ground, grassland and on heaths, in more or less open habitats and usually on dry soils.Known hazards of Veronica arvensis:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.