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Veronica herb
Veronicae herba
Ehrenpreiskraut
Published June 1, 1990
Name of Drug
Veronicae herba, veronica herb, speedwell.
Constituents of Drug
Veronica herb consists of the aboveground parts of Veronica officinalis L. [Fam. Scrophulariaceae], as well as preparations thereof.
Uses
Veronica herb preparations are used for diseases and discomforts of the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidney and lower urinary tract, for gout, arthritis and rheumatic complaints, diseases of the spleen, scrofulosis, nervous irritation, for "blood purification," promotion of metabolism, as an appetite stimulant and tonic, also as a diaphoretic. In addition, veronica herb preparations are used externally for perspiration of the feet, stimulation of wound healing, chronic skin conditions, and itching.
The effectiveness for the claimed applications is not verified.
Risks
None known.
Evaluation
Since the effectiveness for the claimed applications is not documented, a therapeutic administration cannot be recommended.
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