Speedwell - Wild Harvest Edible/Medicinal - Identifying Speedwell and How to Use It

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Speedwell (Veronica sp.) are small blue wildflowers that grow worldwide. They’re both edible and medicinal and have been used by a number of cultures as a “cure-all” since antiquity. Modern studies are starting to verify some of these traditional uses. With a name like Speedwell, you know you’ve got some kind of medicinal plant on your hands.

This particular plant has been used as a cure-all in Europe, Asia, and the New World for millennia, and many of its traditional uses are now supported by peer-reviewed scientific studies.

They were popular in the Victorian era in formal gardens, where they were called by their Latin name, “Veronica.”

Their seeds are readily spread to new areas. No matter where you live, there’s a good chance you have Speedwell growing nearby. READ FULL ARTICLE HERE