Medicinal Plants : Radice violae

Name

Biological Name

Radice violae
Violaceae

Other Names

Parts Used

Remedies For

Anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, demulcent.

This herb is used for inflammation, especially in the form of an abscess or boil, where it is topically applied as a poultice. The tea is useful for hot swellings of the throat, eyes, and ears, including such diseases as mumps and ulcers. It is also traditionally used in both Eastern and Western herbal traditions to soften and dissolve tumors.

Description

Dosage

9-15 grams.

Safety

Violet should not be used by those who have a cold or deficiency condition.