The Efficacy and Function of Viola yedoensis Makino
Dec 19, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, Li Tou Cao (Viola yedoensis) has effects and functions such as clearing heat and detoxifying, resolving blood stasis and discharging pus, cooling blood to stop bleeding, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory actions, and dispersing blood stasis to relieve pain. Due to its cold nature, patients with deficiency-cold of the spleen and stomach, or those experiencing diarrhea and loose stools should avoid its use to prevent exacerbation of their condition. In addition, infants, young children, and patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding should also use it cautiously and only under the guidance of a physician.
Generally speaking, Li Tou Cao (Viola yedoensis) has various functions and effects such as clearing heat and detoxifying, resolving blood stasis and discharging pus, cooling blood and stopping bleeding, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory actions, and dispersing blood stasis to relieve pain. The specific details are as follows:
1. Clearing Heat and Detoxifying
Li Tou Cao has a bitter taste and cold nature, and thus possesses the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. It can effectively combat internal heat toxins, alleviating symptoms such as sore throat and mouth ulcers caused by heat toxicity. Additionally, Li Tou Cao can be used to treat skin infections such as boils and abscesses.
2. Resolving Blood Stasis and Discharging Pus
Li Tou Cao has the function of resolving blood stasis and promoting the discharge of pus, accelerating the dissipation of internal blood stasis and facilitating the removal of purulent exudates. This makes it highly effective in treating suppurative diseases such as mastitis and appendicitis.
3. Cooling Blood and Stopping Bleeding
Li Tou Cao also has the effect of cooling blood and stopping bleeding. It can reduce internal blood heat, thereby alleviating symptoms such as nosebleeds and gum bleeding caused by excessive blood heat. Moreover, Li Tou Cao demonstrates effective hemostatic effects for traumatic bleeding.
4. Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory
The active ingredients in Li Tou Cao inhibit various bacteria and fungi, helping to prevent and treat infections caused by bacterial or fungal pathogens. These include common infections such as skin and respiratory tract infections.
5. Dispersing Blood Stasis and Relieving Pain
Li Tou Cao can promote the dissipation of blood stasis, thereby relieving pain caused by stasis. When the body sustains trauma, Li Tou Cao can accelerate the absorption of bruising, reducing swelling and pain. For disorders caused by internal Qi and blood stagnation, Li Tou Cao can alleviate symptoms by regulating Qi and blood flow and unblocking the meridians.
Due to its cold nature, Li Tou Cao should not be used by patients with spleen deficiency and cold symptoms or those experiencing diarrhea and loose stools, as it may worsen their condition. Additionally, infants, young children, and individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding should use it cautiously and only under the guidance of a physician.
