Скачать или смотреть Germander Speedwell (Veronica Chamaedrys)

Veronica Chamaedrys, also known as germander speedwell, is a delicate wildflower with vivid sky-blue petals and a white center. It grows close to the ground, often weaving through grasslands and forest edges like a quiet thread of color. Its small, heart-shaped leaves and bright blooms give it a gentle charm, often symbolizing loyalty and hidden beauty in folklore. This humble flower, native to Europe, is a quiet reminder of nature’s resilience and grace.

Veronica chamaedrys, has been valued for centuries in traditional Austrian herbal medicine. Typically brewed as a tea, it was taken internally to help soothe the nervous system, support respiratory and heart health, and promote a balanced metabolism.

In 18th-century Britain, it became especially renowned as a natural remedy for gout. Its popularity as a tea was so immense that the plant was nearly wiped out from the London area due to excessive harvesting.