With flowers that bloom in a range of colours from lavender to deep purple to pinks and beyond, speedwell is as pretty as it is useful. Speedwell can be found throughout Europe and the United States and is both cultivated and also found in the wild in grassy open spaces. This plant is rich in vitamins, tannins, and aucubin, an iridoid glycoside found in medicinal plants that has been reported to show an anti-inflammatory effect. Extracts made from speedwell are helpful for treating eczema. Use it in skin ointments for irritations, such as Summer rashes or chafing, or to help heal cuts and abrasions from your latest Summer outdoor adventuring.