Violet Herb

Other Common Names: Sweet violet

Latin description: Viola odorata.

Parts to use: Leaves, flowers, roots.

Chemical constituents: Methyl salicylates, alkaloids, volatile oil, flavonoids, saponins.

Actions: Diaphoretic, emetic, expectorant, laxative.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

The leaves have long been used as
a cancer treatment for natural practitioners. They have
some positive effects for fighting cancerous tumors.
The leaves are also somewhat of a refrigerant and can
be used in cooling fevers and profuse sweating. The
root is an emetic in large doses. The flowers have
aslight sedative. You can make a tea of violet flowers
for either nervous tension or insomnia.

Violet should be used in combination with other herbs for ulcers, tumors and cancers.
Violet may also be part of a cough formula and is used for colds and bronchitis.
Violet has antiseptic properties and is an effective expectorant.

Dosage

Capsules: Leaf only- 3 “0” capsules 3x daily.
Decoction: Root - Typically 1-2 cups will cause vomiting
and is used as an emetic Infusion: Leaves- 1/2 cup 2-3x
daily. It is best to start low and work up to your level
as sometimes the tea from leaves can cause nausea in
higher doses.
Flowers: up to 1 cup as needed as a sedative.

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