Sweet Violet

Homer recorded how Anthenians used violets to ‘moderate anger’, while Pilny recommends wearing a garland of violets to prevent headaches and dizziness.

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Botanical name: Viola odorata

Common name(s): Sweet violet

Family: Violaceae

Part used: Aerial parts

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Active Constituents:

• Saponins
• Methyl salicylate
• Alkaloids– violine, odoratine
• Flavonoids incl.rutin
• Mucilage

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Qualities:  Cool, moist (Holmes)

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 Actions:

• Stimulating expectorant
• Alterative– lymphatic cleanser
• Antineoplastic
• Anti-inflammatory
• Diuretic

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Indications:

• Pulmonary congestion e.g. Bronchitis
• Pertussis
• Swollen lymph glands

Specific (BHP)

• Skin conditions– eczema and skin eruptions with:
• Serous (watery) exudate
• Seborrheic origins
• Arthritis

Traditionallybreast, lung and colon cancer

• Cystitis, polyuria, dysuria

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Contraindications:None known

Cautions: None known

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Dosage: 

Liquid Extract -12-25ml 1:2 LE / week

Dried Herb Equivalent– 6-12g (infusion)

Syrup- coughs

Compress–skin conditions

Drop Dose: 20 to 40 drops 3 x a day

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