Viola tricolor

Viola tricolor
Family:Viola tricolor; Anodyne; Antiasthmatic; Antiinflammatory; Antispasmodic; Cardiac; Demulcent; Depurative; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Emetic; Emollient; Expectorant; Homeopathy; Laxative; Vulnerary.
Common name:Heartsease
Heartsease has a long history of herbal use and was at one time in high repute as a treatment for epilepsy asthma skin diseases and a wide range of other complaints. In modern herbalism it is seen as a purifying herb and is taken internally in the treatment of skin complaints such as eczema. The herb is anodyne antiasthmatic anti-inflammatory cardiac demulcent depurative diaphoretic diuretic emollient expectorant laxative and vulnerary. Being expectorant it is used in the treatment of various chest complaints such as bronchitis and whooping cough whilst its diuretic action makes it useful for treating rheumatism cystitis and difficulty in passing urine. It is also used as an ointment for treating eczema and other skin complaints and is also useful in cases of rheumatism bed-wetting etc. The plant is harvested from June to August and dried for later use. The root is emetic. A homeopathic remedy is made from the entire plant. It is used in the treatment of cutaneous eruptions.

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