Speedwell Herb vs Astragalus glycyphyllos

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Speedwell Herb

Veronica officinalis

Respiratory

Respiratory

Speedwell Herb

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Astragalus glycyphyllos

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Small European creeping plant used in folk medicine for respiratory and skin conditions, once prominent in European pharmacopoeias.

European milkvetch with licorice-like taste used in folk medicine for respiratory and digestive conditions.

Active Compounds

aucubin, verproside, caffeic acid, luteolin, iridoids

flavonoids, glycyrrhizin-like compounds, saponins, tannins

Traditional Uses

Respiratory and cough in European folk medicine, Skin conditions and wound healing, Kidney and urinary conditions, Digestive bitters

Respiratory conditions in European folk medicine, Digestive complaints, Wound healing

Modern Uses

Expectorant, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Mild diuretic

Expectorant effects, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried herb tea 3x daily; 2-4ml tincture 3x daily

3-5 g dried herb as tea

Contraindications

Pregnancy in large doses

Hypertension - glycyrrhizin-like compounds, Pregnancy

Side Effects

Generally well tolerated

Edema, Hypertension with prolonged use

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E