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Aliakbarzadeh H^{1, 2} ; Rezaeizadeh H^{1, 2} Show Affiliations
Source: Therapeutic Medicinal Plants in Traditional Persian Medicine Published:2024

Abstract

Sweet violet is a medicinal plant with cold and wet temperament and its aerial parts, especially the flowers, are used in TPM for eczema, hair loss, chronic cough, sore throat, anal prolapse, fissure, dysuria, urinary retention, renal colic, and headaches due to hot and dry dystemperament. The plant contains mucilage, anthocyanins, flavonoids, saponins, and cyclotides as main constituents. As evidenced in current literature, violet syrup is recommended for coughing in asthmatic patients and for constipation especially in children. The administration of violet as an oral syrup or nasal drop is helpful for the management of insomnia. Nasal use of violet oil, prepared according to TPM instructions, reduces symptoms in mild to moderate allergic rhinitis and improves dry eyes. Violet oil can reduce fever when administered topically around the navel, can be a repellent against some types of insects when used topically on the skin, and alleviates the severity of uremic pruritus and dry skin in patients under dialysis. So far, no special side effect and contraindications have been mentioned for violet in the studies within the therapeutic dose; however, high doses may cause weakness, anxiety and restlessness, nausea, and epigastric discomfort. © 2024 Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.