True Cure | Speedwell
Plant Name: Speedwell
INCI Name: Veronica Officinalis Extract
IECIC Name: VERONICA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT
Veronica officinalis is a violet-flowering plant, commonly used as an edible or medicinal herb.
In European traditional medicine, Speedwell was used for its diuretic and tonic properties.
When applied externally as a salve, it was thought to relieve irritated skin, eczema and aid in skin healing.
Speedwell’s protective effects against oxidative stresses has been measured by monitoring several biomarkers of oxidative stress.
Anti-inflammatory mechanisms have been identified in Speedwell by diminishing the release of inflammatory mediator,
PGE2 by reducing COX-2 expression.
Recently, phenolic compounds of the Veronica genera were identified and evaluated for antioxidant and anti-microbial activities,
making Speedwell extract a promising cosmetic agent.
