Germander Speedwell

Introducing… Germander Speedwell!
A gorgeous little plant, brightening up the woodland walkways and grasslands.

Speedwell is a diuretic, expectorant, stomachic, tonic. It was once highly regarded in England as a healthy, relaxing, herbal tea and tonic. Speedwell is also well known by herbalists to treat troubled skin.

Next time you see this one enticing your eye to it’s beauty, take some home and make a medicinal brew!

Scientific name: Veronica chamaedrys

Happy foraging!!

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