Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Speedwell (Veronica officinalis) has a long history of use in traditional European herbal medicine, where it was often employed as a general tonic and remedy for various ailments. In the context of supporting or treating deficient appetite, evidence is largely anecdotal and historical. Traditional herbal texts sometimes list Speedwell as a mild bitter tonic, with the idea that bitter herbs can stimulate digestive secretions and thereby enhance appetite. However, Speedwell was never as prominent as other classic appetite stimulants like gentian or wormwood, and references to its use specifically for deficient appetite are rare and not well documented in ethnobotanical literature. There is no robust scientific research, clinical trials, or pharmacological studies that validate the use of Speedwell for stimulating appetite. Modern herbalists seldom recommend it for this purpose, and current authoritative herbal compendia generally do not list it as an agent for improving appetite. Therefore, while there is a faint traditional rationale for its use based on its mild bitterness, the evidence is weak and primarily historical in nature, lacking both depth and scientific corroboration.

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