Western Herbalism
Sweet Violet
Viola odorata
Cooling moistening lymphagogue with affinity for respiratory and lymphatic systems traditional use in European, Persian, Unani medicine safe as food herb in moderation roots may be emetic
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Dyspnea
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Dry hacking cough
- Bruises
- Depression
- Whooping cough
- Chest congestion
- Constipation
- Flu
- Dysuria
- Bronchitis
- Palpitations
- Abdominal cramps
- Fatigue
- Varicose veins
- Cystic conditions
- Stress
- Menopausal symptoms
- Headache
- Insect bite
- Insomnia
- Skin eruptions
- Eczema
- Breast cysts
- Wounds
- Hoarseness
- Common cold
- Hemorrhoids
- Sore throat
- Anxiety
Safety
Pregnancy: Pregnancy Caution
Breastfeeding: Lactation (source flag notSafeInLactation)
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Tea | Tea (leaves/flowers) 3-9g dried/day | 3000-9000 mg |
| Fresh leaf tincture | Fresh leaf tincture 1:2 40% alcohol, 1-5ml 1-3x/day | 1-5 mL |
| Nose drops | Nose drops (possibly safe up to 30 days |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Cooling moistening lymphagogue with affinity for respiratory and lymphatic systems traditional use in European, Persian, Unani medicine safe as food herb in moderation roots may be emetic
primary-actions. Sweet Violet acts primarily as: Demulcent, Expectorant, Anti-inflammatory, Lymphagogue, Alterative. Secondary actions include Diuretic, Vulnerary, Mild sedative, Antineoplastic, Antirheumatic.
indications. Sweet Violet is traditionally indicated for: Dyspnea, Swollen lymph nodes, Dry hacking cough, Bruises, Depression, Whooping cough, Chest congestion, Constipation, Flu, Dysuria, Bronchitis, Palpitations, Abdominal cramps, Fatigue, Varicose veins, and 31 further conditions.
constituents. Notable constituents of Sweet Violet include: mucilage, saponins, flavonoids (rutin, quercetin, kaempferol), methyl salicylate, salicylic acid, cyclotides, violin (alkaloid), triterpenoids, coumarins (esculetin, umbelliferone) (and others).
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