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Action
alterative, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, emetic, expectorant.
Flowers: aperient, astringent, demulcent, diaphoretic, diuretic,
emollient, laxative.
Root: emetic (in larger doses)
Uses
bronchitis
cancer
catarrh
chest tightness
cough
eczema
fever
flu
kidney and liver diseases
lung disorders
rectum and uterus prolapse
rheumatism
sneezing
urinary infections
Sweet Violet has a long history of use as a cough remedy
and for the treatment of bronchitis. It may also be used to
aid in the treatment of upper respiratory catarrh. It is also
used for treating skin conditions such as eczema and rheumatism.
Also used for urinary infections. Sweet Violet has a reputation
as an anti-cancer herb.
This herb is reported to be a very effective folk remedy
for the treatment of types of cancers. The aboriginal tribes
of India are reported to have been using the plant for the
complete cure of cancer among their people for a long time.
Infusion of the leaves is said to relieve the pain of cancerous
growths, especially in the throat. Either the water extract
of the leaves or the leaf juice is effective in the cure of
tongue-cancer. All the plant parts contain the alkaloid "Violine."
The stem is a very good substitute for Ipecacuanha.
When mixed with almond oil and senna syrup, this herb is
an excellent demulcent and aperient for children.
The flowers of this herb are used in bilious affections,
epilepsy, nervous disorders, prolapse of the rectum and the
uterus, and inflammatory swellings. The flowers are popularly
used for the treatment of coughs, sore throats, kidney diseases,
liver disorders and infantile afflictions. The flowers are
either used as an infusion in water or as a syrup.
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