Eating well in Penns Valley

Two days ago I harvested SPEEDWELL Veronica arvensis. It is growing low to the ground, as a creeping matt. the flowers are heavenly sky blue, 4 petals with tiny stripes. 

Also called Corn Speedwell. I harvested the vine-like upper flowering stems, about 2 handfuls, put them in a strainer, and dipped them gently in a bowl of water to rinse off any dirt.

Then put the rinsed plant in a stainless steel pan, added 1 quart of cold water, and brought it up to a simmer. Once it was gently simmering, I turned off the heat, covered the pan, and let it steep until I was ready to drink some as tea. I strained off the plants, put them back outside and refrigerated the remaining tea. This morning I warmed up a cup as my breakfast tea!! 

The bees, wasps and pollinators were already visiting the plant, as was I. 

If people are interested in history and medicinal uses, here is a nice simple description. http://winksite.mobi/xhtml/ms_fo_pg_v.cfm?fid=32871&id=24216&susid=38643&s=1&s2=1

I've been using this plant for years, and therefore consider it safe for general use, as most of the properties are nutritive, and therefore beneficial, with no contraindications.

I love the connection to St. Veronica, and have always use this plant in addition to others, when needing a "miracle". 

Note the connection to Easter, and I believe the blue color is very close to the way artists often depict Mary's and female saints robes of heavenly blue! 

BLESSINGS ON THE WEEDS!!!!! Jennifer Anne Tucker