The Efficacy and Functions of Viola yedoensis Makino (Purple Flowered Groundsel)
Nov 27, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Violae Herba, as a herbal plant with a long history of medicinal use, has main functions and indications including clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling blood to reduce swelling, treating snake bites, exerting antibacterial effects, and enhancing immune function. When using Violae Herba, medical advice should be followed to avoid long-term or excessive use, which may cause adverse reactions such as spleen and stomach cold deficiency. It is contraindicated for individuals with cold-deficiency body constitution, pregnant women, and lactating mothers.
Violet herb (Viola yedoensis), as a herbal plant with a long history of medicinal use, has various functions and effects, including clearing heat and detoxifying the body, cooling the blood to reduce swelling, treating snake bites, antibacterial effects, and enhancing immune function. A detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Clearing Heat and Detoxification: Violet herb is cold in nature and bitter in taste, possessing the effect of clearing internal heat and detoxification. It is commonly used for treating skin abscesses, carbuncles, erysipelas, and other similar conditions.
2. Cooling the Blood and Reducing Swelling: It is suitable for inflammations caused by excessive internal heat and blood heat, such as mastitis, pharyngitis, and conjunctivitis with redness and swelling.
3. Treating Snake Bites: Violet herb can be used for treating venomous snake bites, providing detoxifying effects.
4. Antibacterial Effects: The components contained in violet herb can inhibit various bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.
5. Enhancing Immune Function: Trace elements present in violet herb can influence the activity of multiple enzymes in the human body, helping to strengthen the immune system.
In daily use, violet herb should be taken under medical supervision, with attention to dosage control. Long-term and excessive use should be avoided to prevent adverse reactions such as spleen and stomach cold deficiency. Individuals with cold-deficiency body constitution, pregnant women, and lactating mothers should avoid its use.
