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Viola tricolor (Violaceae) HEARTSEASE, WILD PANSY, LOVE-LIES-BLEEDING
This is a traditional remedy for mending broken hearts (but not for heart disease), which is reflected in its many regional names. It has been used for centuries to treat inflammatory skin conditions and "against scabs and itchings of the whole body". A native of Europe, it is a short annual or biennial herb with fragile stems and spear-shaped serrated leaves. Yellow, white, and purple flowers in the classic pansy shape appear throughout the summer.
PARTS USED Whole herb.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS Flavonoids; saponins; methyl salicylate; resin; tannin.
ACTIONS Anti-inflammatory; increases urine production; antirheumatic; expectorant.
MEDICINAL USE Given to treat skin disease, particularly eczema, and for rheumatism, gout, and chronic bronchitis.
PREPARATIONS Infusion, tincture. |
