The properties of the tricolor violet and its beauty have always been appreciated and used. Violet or pansy in Ancient Greece was a symbol of Athens. In the Middle Ages, Christians saw divine symbols in its contrasting decor - the three faces of the Holy Trinity and the all-seeing eye of God the Father.
Further, the color of the violet lost its divine halo and now it is simply called pansy or bratki, forest bratchik, garden bratchik, glistnik, scrofula, Ivan da Marya, kamchug, half-flower, magpie seed, three-flowered, Trinity grass and others.
Numerous popular names indicate the peculiar color of the flower, different medicinal properties.
Scientific names Viola – the ancient Roman name for all violets. Species name tricolor translated three plus color, that is, three-color, characterizes the color of three colors.
Description
It can be an annual or biennial plant up to 40 cm high with a thin fibrous root and a triangular stem.
The leaves are alternate, oblong. Flowers emerge from the axils of the leaves and develop at the ends of the peduncles. Five petals corolla different colors and size. The two upper petals are elongated in a deeper color, the 2 lateral petals are light and round, the lower one is larger than all the others. The fruit is an ovoid capsule with three valves and one nest.
Tricolor violet grows throughout our country, except, of course, in the northern regions. As an alien plant it can be found in Siberia.
This light-loving plant, in an open habitat, tolerates only very slight darkening. It is found in meadows, field edges, forest edges, forest clearings, clearings, along the edges of peat bogs, on the banks of reservoirs not covered with turf, and on the sides of country roads.
A similar species is field violet. It differs in that it is self-pollinating, it has white upper flowers, the middle ones are bright yellow, the lower petals, and the corolla are equal to the calyxes or slightly longer. The composition of tricolor violet and field violet are the same. The field one is allowed to be used along with the three-color one.
Growing violets
In order for it to bloom well and for a long time, watering and fertilizing with full mineral fertilizers, sunny or slightly shaded place with loosened, rich nutrients soil.
It blooms for two or three weeks, then the decline begins. In the second half of summer, flowering resumes. To prolong, remove faded buds and seed pods. Tricolor violets overwinter well if there is no flooding in the spring.
Propagated by seeds and cuttings. When the plant blooms depends on the time of planting. To get flowering in early spring The seeds are planted at the end of June on the ridges. Beginning of September, seedlings are planted permanent place at a distance of 15-20cm, where they will spend the winter. With this method, flowering is abundant and the flowers are large.
For flowering in the year of sowing, they are sown in a greenhouse, boxes at home in the month of March. Seedlings dive twice to a permanent place at the end of May. They will bloom from late June to late autumn.
fibrous root system allows transplantation at any stage of development.
Cuttings are used to preserve the purity of the variety. May, June shoots with nodes are cut off and planted on darkened ridges 0.5 cm deep and 5 cm apart. The first days are sprayed several times a day, covered with damp paper. Roots in a month, blooms in late summer or autumn
Harvesting workpiece
Tricolor violet grass is cut out with a knife during flowering in May-June, and folded into a paper bag. Dry in a well-ventilated room, stirring the raw materials periodically. It is advisable to dry as quickly as possible. Store for two years
Violet tricolor composition
Grass:
- saponins up to 14%;
- mucus;
- essential oil;
- tannins;
- flavonoids - rutin, violaquerticin, violatin, isovitexin, orientin and others;
- carotenoids;
- ascorbic acid;
- vitamin P, E;
- coumarins;
- phenolcarboxylic acids and their derivatives;
Flowers
- essential oil;
- routine
- anthocyanin glycosides;
- vitamins;
- flavonoids and others useful material.
Violet tricolor medicinal properties
The stems, leaves, and flowers are used for medicinal purposes and used as a decoction, infusion or tea.
- tricolor violet relieves inflammation, has a diuretic, enveloping effect;
- the infusion is used as an expectorant - whooping cough, acute respiratory diseases, chronic bronchitis, bronchopneumonia;
- violet herb cleanses the blood, is useful for angina pectoris, arthritis, atherosclerosis,, rickets, epilepsy, dysentery;
- varicose veins, glaucoma - eat 30-100 mg of violet flowers daily. Flowers contain rutin, which strengthens the walls of capillary vessels and lowers eye pressure;
- gallbladder diseases;
- kidney;
- women's diseases, headache;
- difficulty urinating, cystitis, inflammation of the appendages;
- as an enveloping, anti-inflammatory - gastritis;
- toothache, periodontal disease;
- tricolor violet is an ancient remedy for getting rid of milk scabs and eczema in young children (the infusion is added to the water where food is prepared);
- externally, internally, an infusion of violet herbs - acne, skin tuberculosis and other skin diseases;
- Sprinkle wounds and ulcers with tricolor violet herb powder;
- bad breath;
- herb powder - as an expectorant 1g for adults, 0.5g for children;
- lotions, baths - exudative diathesis, eczema, allergic diathesis;
- as an addition to the main treatment, a decoction or infusion of violet herbs is used for cancer;
Herbal infusion: 20g of dry raw materials, 200ml of boiling water, soak in thermos for 2 hours, filter. Drink 100 ml twice a day.
Herbal decoction: 1 tbsp. crushed raw materials, a glass of boiled water, cook for a quarter of an hour, cool for 45 minutes. Filter, squeeze out the remainder, bring boiled water volume to original. Drink 1/3 glass four times a day after meals
Violet tincture: 25g flowers, 10ml alcohol. Drink 25-30 ml three times a day before meals. Evening rinse: 10 ml of tincture per 200 ml of water. A good remedy is sore throat, flu, inflammation of the respiratory tract.
Articular rheumatism, gout, arthritis: a tablespoon of dry herb, 250 ml of boiling water. Leave wrapped for two hours and express. Take 1 tbsp. 3 times a day.
Violet tea: the herb is brewed in a ratio of 1:10, heated for 1/4 hour. Use 1 tbsp. 4 times a day.
Exudative diathesis: 8g dry plant, 300ml water, leave overnight. Boil in the morning and drink on an empty stomach with sweetened milk for three weeks.
Expectorant for colds: 20g herb, 200ml boiling water, filter after three hours. Take 1 tbsp. four times a day.
Violet oil: 100ml olive oil, 2 tbsp. dried tricolor violet flowers, 1 tbsp. Mix plush budra leaves and cook for 10 minutes in a water bath. Leave the container covered until it cools, strain. Use to treat skin diseases.
Colds, gastrointestinal diseases, kidney diseases: a tablespoon of violet herb, 250 ml of boiling water, soak in a water bath for 15 minutes, when it cools, strain, squeeze out the sprat. Drink 100ml 2 times.
Diarrhea, diuretic: 2 tsp. tricolor violets, a glass of boiling water, strain after 10 minutes. Drink a glass 3 times. Use for compresses and lotions for inflammation of the sebaceous glands.
Blood purifier: 20g violet herb, 1 liter of boiling water, soak the thermos for 10 hours, filter. Drink a glass 3 times.
Collections with violet
Bronchial asthma: take the same amount by volume of tricolor violet, large plantain, Scots pine buds, and creeping pine. 2 tbsp. collection, 250 ml of boiling water, leave for half an hour. Express. Drink 1/3 glass 4 times a day after meals.
Restoration of pancreatic functions: 10 g each of tricolor violet herb, greater celandine herb, knotweed herb, St. John's wort herb, corn silk. Pour 250 ml of boiling water over a tablespoon. Leave until cool, then strain. Drink a warm glass 3 times a day before meals.
Gouty arthritis: 2 parts - burdock root, tripartite herb, part - tricolor violet, creeping wheatgrass rhizome, bearberry leaves. 1 tbsp. collection, 250 ml of boiling water, filter after an hour. Reception - 1/2 glass four times a day.
Psoriasis:1.5 tbsp. tricolor violet herbs, great celandine herbs pour 250 ml of boiling water, strain after an hour. Drink 0.25 ml 4 times an hour after meals. At the same time, hot baths with celandine.
Pathological menopause: 2 parts violet herb, three parts each buckthorn bark, licorice root. 4 tbsp. mixture, a liter of boiling water, strain after half an hour. Drink 200ml in the morning, take a few sips in the evening.
Violet tricolor contraindications: In case of overdose or prolonged use, vomiting, diarrhea, and itchy rash are possible.
Tricolor violet (Viola tricolor).
Other names: pansy, three-flowered, little brothers.
Description. Annual herbaceous plant Violet family (Violaceae). It has a thin, weakly branched tap root.
Stems are 10-35 cm high, erect or ascending, simple or branched, short-haired at the bottom with bent hairs. The leaves are alternate, simple, oblong or ovate-heart-shaped, serrated along the edge (the upper ones are serrate). At the base of the leaves there are relatively large stipules.
The flowers are axillary, irregular, bisexual, on long peduncles, different in color (blue, yellow, purple). The corolla is five-petalled. The upper petals are purple or blue-violet. The side ones are lighter or blue. The lower petal is yellow with 5-7 dark stripes. Blooms from late May to August.
The fruit is an oblong-ovoid, greenish single-locular capsule. The seeds are small, light brown. Fruit ripening begins in June. Tricolor violet grows in dry meadows, among bushes, like a weed in fields and vegetable gardens. Distributed almost throughout Europe, the Caucasus, Far East, V Western Siberia, Asia Minor.
Collection and preparation of raw materials. For medicinal purposes, the tricolor violet herb is used and harvested. The procurement of raw materials is carried out during the flowering of the plant. cut aboveground part spread out in a thin layer and dry under a canopy on outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Dry raw materials are stored in closed glass jars. Shelf life: 1.5 years. Dispensed by pharmacies.
Composition of the plant. Tricolor violet herb contains flavonoids, rutin, saponins, essential oil, inulin, violin, vitamin C, salicylic acid, mucus, tannins, bitterness, carotenoids.
Medicinal properties, application, treatment.
Tricolor violet has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, bronchodilator, expectorant, weak choleretic and antispasmodic properties.
An infusion of the herb is used in the treatment of acute respiratory diseases, chronic bronchitis, whooping cough, bronchopneumonia, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, Bladder, kidneys, with nephrolithiasis. Moreover, in folk medicine tricolor violet infusion is used to treat gout, polyarthritis, hernia, toothache, scrofula, and tabes.
An infusion of tricolor violet is indicated for the treatment of skin diseases (urticaria, eczema, psoriasis, poorly healing wounds, trophic ulcers, furunculosis, acne, pustular rashes). To enhance therapeutic effect Externally wash problem areas of the skin.
Freshly squeezed juice of the violet herb is used to lubricate impetigo rashes, herpes, pustular rashes, aphthous ulcers in the mouth and genitals.
In the treatment of diseases, tricolor violet can be used either as a single plant or as part of a collection with other medicinal plants.
For cystitis, pyelonephritis, and kidney stones, tricolor violet can be used together with hop cones and lingonberry leaves.
In the treatment of chronic eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, tricolor violet is used in a mixture with lesser centaury, fumaria officinalis, bittersweet nightshade, marsh rosemary, and European hoofweed.
In the treatment of scrofula and diathesis, tricolor violet is also used in combination with other medicinal herbs- a succession of tripartite and bittersweet nightshade. This mixture of herbs is called Averin tea.
Dosage forms and doses.
Infusion of violet tricolor herb. Pour 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of dry crushed herbs into 300 ml of boiling water, leave for 1.5-2 hours, strain. Take 1/3 - 1/2 cup 3-4 times a day 20-30 minutes before meals.
Infusion for external use. Pour 3 tablespoons of dry crushed violet tricolor herb with a glass of boiling water, leave for 1.5-2 hours, strain. Apply externally as a wash for skin diseases.
Infusion for the treatment of cystitis, pyelonephritis, kidney stones.
1 part dry crushed tricolor violet herb;
1 part dry crushed hop cones;
3 parts dry crushed lingonberry leaves.
1 tablespoon of this mixture is poured into 300 ml of boiling water, left for 2 hours, filtered. Take half a glass (100 ml) 3 rubles. in a day. The course of treatment is 3-4 weeks. If necessary, after 2 weeks the course of treatment is repeated.
Infusion for the treatment of eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis. To prepare the infusion take:
2 parts of dry crushed tricolor violet herb;
2 parts of dry crushed centaury herb;
1 part of dry crushed herb fumyana officinalis;
1 part dry crushed shoots of bittersweet nightshade;
1 part dry crushed wild rosemary herb;
1 part dry crushed leaves of European hoofweed.
Pour 1 tablespoon of this mixture into a glass of boiling water (200 ml), leave for 1 hour, filter. Take a third of a glass 3 rubles. in a day. The course of treatment is 3-4 weeks. If necessary, after 2 weeks the course of treatment is repeated.
Averin tea. It consists of tricolor violet herb, tripartite herb and crushed shoots of bittersweet nightshade, taken in a ratio of 4:4:1.
Pour 1 tablespoon of the mixture into 1 cup of boiling water and leave until cool. Give children 1 tbsp. spoon 3 times a day as a remedy for diathesis and scrofula.
Juice of fresh violet tricolor herb. The juice is used to lubricate impetigo rashes, herpes, pustular rashes, aphthous ulcers in the mouth and genitals.
Contraindications. Preparations of violet tricolor should not be taken during pregnancy, as they tone the uterus. Excessive use of violet tricolor preparations can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Viola tricolor L.
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Today I will tell you about the medicinal properties and contraindications of tricolor violet, an amazing and useful plant in all respects.
Tricolor violet description. Tricolor violet is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant, belongs to the Violet family (Violaceae), class dicotyledonous, with a branched pubescent stem 10 - 20 cm tall. The leaves are alternate, petiolate, ovate, serrated along the edges with large pinnately divided stipules.
The flowers are on long stalks with a corolla of 5 petals, the upper petals are usually dark blue or purple, the side petals are lighter, the lower petals are yellow or white with dark stripes, the central part of the flower is orange-yellow - hence its specific name. The fruit is a three-leaf capsule, each capsule contains about 3000 seeds.
Tricolor violet is distributed throughout the European part of Russia, as well as in the south of Western Siberia. Violet is one of the first spring flowers, blooms from April - May, when the sun warms up, and is found everywhere in fields and meadows, on the edges of bushes, along roads, in arable lands and vegetable gardens.
For many peoples, the violet is considered a symbol of reviving nature. Many types of violets are distributed throughout the globe and have long been valued by people as medicinal plants. In Colombia they treat fever, in Brazil they treat upper respiratory tract diseases.
The ancient Romans called the tricolor violet the flower of Jupiter. An ancient Roman myth tells about the origin of this flower. One day, on a hot day, Venus happily bathed in a remote grotto so that no one would see her. Suddenly, turning around, she saw several shepherd boys looking at her in surprise from behind the stones. Angry, she turned to Jupiter and demanded death for the overly curious youths. But this demand seemed very harsh to Jupiter, especially since he himself enjoyed the contemplation of the bathing Venus, and he limited himself to turning the shepherdesses into big-eyed flowers, on which the surprised expression on the faces of the young pranksters was forever frozen.
The scientific name of the genus Viola is the ancient Roman name for violet, which is how any violet was called in ancient times, derived from Greek word ion - “violet”, is its diminutive form. The scientific species name tricolor translates as “three-colored” and is explained by the color of the corolla of the flower. Other common names for violets: three-flowered, brothers, field brothers, pansies, half-flower, hatchets.
Violet tricolor medicinal properties
In the 11th century, in one of the medicinal treatises of Odo of Mena, it was written about the medicinal properties of the tricolor violet herb:
If you apply grated ones, they will help inflamed areas;
Drink and the hops will go away, and a heavy head will be treated
Only the scent of a flower, or a crowning wreath of violets;
If you soak them in water and drink them, your gums will be healed.
Its grated roots are dried in combination with vinegar.
And the spleen: they drink them or apply them to the area;
This way, they say, hot gout is also cured,
So, it relieves both cough and shortness of breath in children.
According to Pliny, it has the properties of licorice.
Tricolor violet herb contains anthocyanins, carotenoids, ascorbic acid, flavonoids, saponins, polysaccharides, tannins, essential oil containing methyl salicytate, it also contains potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, microelements - manganese, copper, cobalt, molybdenum, chromium and other.
Tricolor violet has anti-inflammatory properties, which are associated with the presence of essential oil and mucus-like substances in it, which enhance the secretion of the bronchial glands and facilitate the secretion of sputum, which have an antiseptic effect in the gastrointestinal tract. Tricolor violet is mainly used in medicine as an expectorant and cough softener, for acute respiratory diseases, chronic bronchitis and bronchopneumonia, and for whooping cough.
Violet herb has a diuretic and diaphoretic effect, improves metabolism, is used for inflammatory diseases of the kidneys and bladder, for kidney stones, for joint diseases, as well as in dermatology - for urticaria, non-healing wounds, trophic ulcers, even for skin cancer , for eczema, furunculosis, diathesis and various rashes.
Another common related species of violets field violet Viola arvensis Murr.
Description field violet . If the plant has large, dark purple or blue, tricolor flowers, it is a tricolor violet. If the flowers are small, their upper petals are white, and the lower petals are yellow with a brown eye in the middle and thin veins - this is a field violet, it has the same medicinal properties. It also grows everywhere and is used along with tricolor violet.
Both types of violets are harvested for medicinal purposes. Tricolor violet and field violet herbs are harvested during flowering from May to August. The entire above-ground part is used, the grass is cut with a knife or scissors.
Dry by hanging in bunches or spreading in a thin layer 5-7 cm thick on paper or linen in a ventilated area; It is allowed to dry in ovens at a temperature not exceeding 40 degrees, dry until the stems become brittle. The color of the raw material is dark green, the taste is sweet and slimy. Dried violet herb can be stored for 1.5 years.
Violet grass tricolor application
For tracheitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, whooping cough,
for gout, arthritis, articular rheumatism:
1. Infusion of tricolor violet:
- Place two tablespoons of dry crushed violet herb in an enamel bowl, pour in 200 ml of chilled boiled water, close the lid and heat in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Leave at room temperature for 45 minutes, strain. Squeeze out the remaining raw materials, bring the volume of the resulting infusion to 200 ml with boiled water.
- Two tbsp. spoons of dry crushed violet herb, pour 1 cup of boiling water, cover with a lid, leave, tightly wrapped, for 1 hour, strain, add to 200 ml.
2. Decoction of tricolor violet:
Two tables. spoons of dried crushed violet herb, pour 1 cup of boiling water, boil in a water bath or low heat for 15 minutes, leave for 10 - 15 minutes, strain, squeeze, add boiled water to 200 ml.
Take 1 tbsp of violet infusion or decoction warm. spoon 3 - 4 times a day for 2 - 3 weeks. Shake the infusion before use. Store in a cool place for no more than 2 days.
To enhance expectoration, take the infusion 1/3 - 1/2 cup 2 - 3 times a day.
Attention! With greater use of the infusion, irritation of the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract may occur - nausea, vomiting; the amount of the drug used must be reduced.
In folk medicine, infusions of violet herbs are used for rheumatism, gout, as an antiallergic and blood purifier. Therapeutic effect due to the presence of a large amount of salicylates in the plant.
Violet infusion and decoction are used for bronchial asthma, kidney stones and cystitis.
Infusions and decoctions of the tricolor violet herb were used in the treatment of epilepsy, they calm the nervous system, and for enuresis - bedwetting.
Violet tricolor herb is included in expectorant preparations for respiratory diseases :
- leaves - 20 g,
- plantain big leaves— 30 g
- licorice naked root – 30 g
- violet tricolor herb - 20 g
Two tbsp. Add 1 cup of cold boiled water to spoons of the mixture, simmer over low heat for 15 minutes, and strain after cooling. Take the decoction warm, 1/3 cup 3 times a day after meals for bronchitis.
- Violet herb - 1 part
- sundew grass - 1
- large plantain leaves - 1
- fennel fruits - 1
One tbsp. Pour a spoonful of the mixture into a glass of boiling water and leave for 30 minutes. Take 1/4 cup 3 - 4 times a day for convulsive cough, whooping cough.
- Primrose flowers - 1 part
- sundew grass - 1
- licorice root - 1
- violet root - 2
- cumin fruits - 2
One tbsp. Pour a spoonful of the mixture into a glass of boiling water, leave for 30 minutes, strain. Take 1/4 - 1/3 cup 3 - 4 times a day after meals for cough, whooping cough, bronchitis, bronchial asthma.
Violet herb is included in the fees for the treatment of urinary tract :
- Juniper fruits - 1 part
- violet herb - 1
- lovage root - 1
- flax seed - 1
Pour one tablespoon of the mixture into a glass of boiling water, boil for 10 minutes, leave for 1 hour. Take 1/3 - 1/2 cup 3 - 4 times a day for bladder inflammation.
For psoriasis infusion of violet tricolor herb assembled:
- Tricolor violet herb – 10 g
- celandine herb - 10 g
One tbsp. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over a spoonful of the mixture and cover with a lid. Leave for 1.5 hours, strain. Take 2 - 3 tbsp. spoons of infusion 3 - 5 times a day before meals.
In Rus', tricolor violet was used for dental problems. For loose teeth, drink violet infusion: 1 tbsp. a spoonful of dry violet herb or 1.5 tablespoons of chopped fresh herb in 2 cups of boiling water or taken in the form of violet herb powder 0.6 - 4 g with sugar 2 times a day.
Contraindications:
- Gastritis and peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum during exacerbation.
- Preparations from the violet herb are contraindicated for hepatitis and glomerulonephritis.
- Pregnancy, lactation - breastfeeding.
- Children's age up to 12 years.
- Individual intolerance.
Violet preparations should not be used long time, the plant contains alkaloids. It is recommended to take the course for no more than 1 month, then there should be a 1-month break.
Tricolor violet used in cosmetology
Due to the variety of biologically active substances, tricolor violet herb is successfully used in cosmetology, taking into account the anti-inflammatory, astringent properties of the plant.
For oily seborrhea of the face, head (disease of the sebaceous glands of the skin), in the treatment of abrasions, pustular skin diseases, violet tricolor herb is used in the form of infusions and lotions. When combined with other medicinal plants, it is useful to rinse your hair after washing your hair.
For oily skin, acne:
Use tricolor violet juice in the form of poultices, compresses or lubricants for inflamed areas.
When treated with tricolor violet, the skin condition gradually improves, the functioning of the sebaceous glands is normalized.
For dermatitis, take an infusion of tricolor violet orally - it relieves skin itching and improves general condition. The infusion is also recommended for external use in the form of baths and lotions.
Tricolor violet tea:
One tbsp. Pour a spoonful of tricolor violet herb with a glass of boiling water, leave for 10 minutes, strain. Drink 1/3 glass 3 times a day. Tea has a diuretic, diaphoretic, blood purifying effect, and will help in the treatment of many skin diseases: scrofula, eczema, neurodermatitis, and atherosclerosis. The general condition improves after a month of taking it.
For children with prickly heat and skin irritation, it is good to bathe them in a bath with a decoction of violet and string herbs in equal parts:
- Violet herb - 2 tablespoons
- string grass - 2 tbsp. spoons
Pour 0.5 liters of boiled water into the herb mixture, boil for 15 minutes, stirring, under a closed lid. Let cool, strain, add to a bath with warm water.
For the treatment of diathesis in children, the use of a herbal collection known as Averin tea :
- Violet herb - 4 parts
- string grass - 4
- bittersweet nightshade herb - 1
Brew one tablespoon of the mixture with a glass of boiling water, cover with a lid. After cooling, strain. Give children 1 tablespoon to drink 3 times a day. This tea is used for baths and washings of children with scrofula. 
Fragrant violet description. In the European part of the country, in the Crimea and the Caucasus, it grows in forests and among bushes. fragrant violet Viola odorata L. — perennial with a creeping rhizome 5 - 15 cm tall, producing rooted shoots that bloom in the second year. The flower petals are purple, whitish at the base. It has many medicinal properties and is also used in folk medicine. Since ancient times it has been bred as an ornamental and essential oil plant.
More than a hundred years ago, tricolor violet was introduced into cultivation. Cultural forms violets also have medicinal properties, but to a lesser extent.
Garden pansies originated from crossing the tricolor violet with other types of violets - mainly Altai violet and yellow violet. Over time, countless decorative varieties violets.
Violets were Goethe's favorite flowers. In honor of the poet, German gardeners planted large-flowered varieties, naming them after the characters of his works: the almost black variety was called Doctor Faust, the bright red variety was called Mephistopheles, and the pale blue variety was called Margarita. In the south of France and Northern Italy, near Parma, Parma violet is grown - a large-flowered, double variety of fragrant violet, it is used for the production of perfume.
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Violet flowers – colorful flowers plant whose Latin name sounds like “Viola”. Violets have become very popular as indoor plants. The flower is considered a family amulet; in a house where there are many well-groomed violets, love and comfort reign. Africa is considered the birthplace of violets. The plant is small bushes with beautiful flowers of different shades (see photo).
Legends say that the violet is a nymph turned into a flower who asked Zeus for protection when Apollo began to pursue her. Another legend says that one day the goddess of love and beauty Aphrodite decided to swim in the grotto. Several men decided to look at the beautiful body of the goddess, but were noticed by her. An angry Aphrodite demanded that Zeus punish the men for their curiosity and sentence them to death. Zeus took pity on the unfortunate and turned them into beautiful flowers, which to this day resemble curious eyes. Popularly, field violets are often called “ pansies».
According to astrologers, the violet belongs zodiac sign Taurus. small plant very sensitive to mood swings of household members and the general psychological microclimate in the family. Like Taurus, violets are a symbol of harmony and stability. Violets are considered excellent plant “cleaners” of space. Thanks to its zodiac connection with Taurus, the plant brings prosperity to the home. Violet cleanses and balances the energy in the house. Violets white It is recommended to breed for people who are in a state of nervous breakdown. These flowers symbolize purity, peace, and tranquility.
- White flowers are ideal for small children, they help kids overcome aggression. If you are easily injured, be sure to get a white violet: this plant will help you not worry about trifles and become less anxious. White violets will cleanse your soul from quarrels with your loved one and help you survive a breakup.
- Red and pink Violet flowers will help you stay healthy. In a house where such flowers grow, people practically do not get sick. Red violets help overcome bad habits, such as overeating. In addition, these plants are ideal for pessimists and people who are not satisfied with their lives. These flowers perfectly “pull” a person out of depression and change his attitude towards life. Red and pink flowers help to understand the wisdom of the phrase: “if you can’t change the situation, change your attitude towards it.”
- Purple flowers most suitable for teachers, teachers, psychologists. Purple symbolizes wisdom, awakens spirituality. Such violets help to establish psychological contact and mutual understanding. Purple color is a combination of aggressive red and calm of blue color, it helps to focus on meditation, and its connection with human intelligence is also known.
Care and cultivation
Growing violets is one of the most beneficial activities for balancing the spirit. It is recommended to grow violets for old lonely people or those who lack spiritual warmth. A pot of violets is perfect for a bedroom or children's room. These flowers are very unpretentious; even a child can grow a flower.
Violets are propagated by cuttings (this is the easiest way). The first stage of growing violets is rooting the leaves in water. Leaves take root on average in 2-4 weeks, depending on the variety. It is better to put a charcoal tablet at the bottom of the container where the violet sprouts: this will help maintain the necessary microflora. Next, the violet is transplanted into a pot and placed in a sunny place.
Plant care consists of regular watering. You need to water the violets with settled water at room temperature. As a rule, violets bloom frequently and do well even with minimal care. The plant is very afraid of drafts, so it is better to place the violet pot in a secluded place.
Beneficial features
The beneficial properties of violet flowers are due to its rich chemical composition. Violet contains salicylic acid, which makes it effective means for the treatment of skin diseases. In medicine and cosmetology, the plant is used in the form of an extract. Violet has a calming effect, gives the skin radiance, and makes it well-groomed. The plant is indicated for the presence of peeling skin. Violet is a plant phytoestrogen that protects the body from the harmful effects of stress. Violet extract is often included in oily skin care products. At home, you can prepare a decoction of violet, which will cleanse the skin and help fight excessive oiliness. The plant is perfect for treating acne as it contains antibacterial components. Violet wonderfully relieves any inflammation and prevents signs of aging.
Violet extract is added to shampoos to tone the scalp; this component can be used to reduce inflammatory processes in hair loss and dandruff.
Use in cooking
In cooking, violet flowers are used to prepare original desserts. It is known that the candied flowers of this plant were the favorite delicacy of Elizabeth of Bavaria, the Austrian queen. The tradition of using violet petals to make desserts appeared in 1906 in France. To this day, violet is used for culinary purposes, although now more as a flavoring for drinks and sweets. Violet petals are added to sugar to give it a pleasant aroma. The flowers of the plant perfectly complement cakes, pastries, and other pastries. Violet is also used to make jams and preserves. Some housewives add these flowers to marinades. Violet petals frozen in ice cubes are great for garnishing drinks or cocktails.
Violet flowers have a sweetish taste, which makes them ideal for making desserts. These modest flowers are good served with ice cream, fruit jelly, and cakes. It is best to collect flowers for food purposes in the morning. Before use, flowers must be washed in cold water and dry on a paper towel, it is important to ensure that the delicate petals are not damaged.
Candied violet petals It's very easy to prepare. One cup of fresh violet flowers coated with whipped egg whites and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Flowers can be used to make any desserts.
Benefits of violet flowers and treatment
The benefits of violet are known for joint diseases. An infusion of flowers will help relieve pain syndrome for gout. To do this, flower petals are brewed and taken as tea. A few spoons of dry raw materials are poured with boiling water for 2 hours and drunk half a glass 3 times a day. It is customary to collect trifoliate violet while it is in bloom; the collected plant is dried in a cool room; the finished plant can also be purchased at a pharmacy.
Tricolor violet is used as blood purifier, which helps with rashes, boils and other skin problems. A tablespoon of raw material is poured with boiling water and wrapped for several hours until it cools. The infusion should be taken half a glass up to 4 times a day. The infusion is also effective for colds, kidney and gastrointestinal diseases. The plant can be used as a diuretic. To do this, tricolor violet is brewed and tea is drunk. The drink helps with kidney diseases and is effective against gout.
Based on violets, traditional medicine recommends using an infusion that will help cleanse the uterus and blood after childbirth. To do this, brew a drink from violets, as well as string, strawberry leaves and walnut. All herbs are mixed in equal proportions to produce 50 grams of raw materials. This tea will help you recover after a difficult birth. Take half a glass of the drink up to 6 times a day.
Harm to violet flowers and contraindications
Violets can cause harm to the body if used for a long time; in case of an overdose, a rash and nausea can occur. When fresh, tricolor violet can be toxic.
Violet is an unpretentious and delicate flower that has rightfully earned the love and admiration of millions of people for the beauty and healing properties that it possesses. There are dozens of legends about the violet. It was the favorite flower of I. S. Turgenev, and during the time of Napoleon it became a symbol of the Bonapartists. The ancient Greeks placed wreaths of flowers on the heads of small children who lived for 3 years, after which they became citizens of Athens. But the ancient Romans were the first to pay attention to the medicinal properties of the plant, preparing drinks and healing potions from it. Today, hundreds of varieties of violets are known, some of them are used in traditional medicine recipes.
Composition and medicinal properties of violets
Due to its wide spectrum of action and a small number of contraindications, violet is included in the list of medicinal plants that are used in official medicine. She is also effective means in recipes recommended by traditional healers.
The healing effect of violet is due to the presence in it of a huge number of substances valuable for the human body. Almost a quarter of chemical composition plants contain mucous polysaccharides that have an enveloping and emollient effect. They stimulate the formation of beneficial microflora in the gastrointestinal tract and have an anti-inflammatory effect. In addition to polysaccharides, violets also contain other beneficial ingredients.
Table: beneficial substances in the plant and their effect on the body
| Substances | Beneficial features |
| Saponins | They have a diuretic, bronchodilator and expectorant effect. |
| Tannins | They have astringent properties and are used as an antidiarrheal and hemostatic agent. |
| Flavonoids | Ensure normal metabolism in the body. |
| Salicylic acid | It has antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and analgesic effects. |
| Rutin (P vitamins) | Strengthens the walls of blood vessels, improves the functioning of the cardiovascular system and reduces blood clotting. |
| Essential oils | They have antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and regenerating effects. |
| Solanin | It is a toxic substance and is found in the tubers of the plant. It exhibits irritating and antimicrobial effects, in small doses improves the functioning of the endocrine glands, is a mucolytic agent, and helps in the treatment of cough and bronchitis. |
Violet also contains:
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Medicinal properties of a small flower
Traditional healers have learned to use the rich range of violet ingredients to heal people. The plant is used for the following purposes:
- treatment of diseases of the stomach and intestines;
- relieving inflammatory processes in the upper respiratory tract, bronchi, lungs;
- elimination of circulatory disorders, heart and vascular diseases, nervous tics, increased excitability;
- improving metabolism and general condition in arthritis, arthrosis, rheumatism, atherosclerosis;
- rapid healing of wounds and treatment of skin diseases;
- active contraction of the uterus after childbirth;
- treatment of colds and acute viral infections;
- treatment of diseases of the urinary system and biliary tract.
Violet preparations have an antispasmodic and calming effect and are used in the fight against headaches, neuroses, sleep disorders, nervous and epileptic seizures. Due to its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects, the herb is used in dentistry for toothache, periodontal disease, and inflammation in the oral cavity. Decoctions and infusions are useful for gargling with sore throat; tincture of fragrant violet root is taken in combination with other medications for oncological tumors in the throat, intestines, and uterus.
The plant is successfully used in cosmetology. Tinctures and ointments help eliminate problems with oily and overly moist skin. Herbal masks get rid of acne and remove traces of acne (blackheads), improve skin color, and make small wrinkles around the eyes and mouth invisible. Violet decoctions are used to wash hair and get rid of dandruff, as well as to make hair healthier and more attractive.
In ancient times, violets were credited with the magical property of bewitching loved ones. To do this, you had to sprinkle the juice of the flower on the eyelids and face of your sleeping lover and wait until he wakes up. It was believed that such a person would love for the rest of his life. And in England, a young man who was embarrassed to explain his feelings to his chosen one sent her a dried flower with his name.
Popular types of violets and their use in folk medicine
In the recipes used by traditional healers, both the above-ground parts of plants and the roots are used. All types of dosage forms are prepared from the herb, tea and infusions are brewed from the flowers, and the roots are good raw materials for decoctions and oils.
This is the most popular plant of the Violet family. The flower also has other names: pansy, little brothers, sparrow seed, tricolor. The plant is used in folk and official medicine. The range of uses of pansies in medicinal purposes very big. Wild flowers are especially prized.
Infusions, decoctions and tinctures from the aerial parts of plants have found use in the treatment of colds and infectious-inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract, pathologies of the urinary and nervous systems. Tea made from tricolor violet flowers has a general strengthening effect.
Tricolor violet (pansy) is included in pharmaceutical preparations and is widely used in official and folk medicine In one of ancient greek legends it is said that the violet is a nymph turned into a flower by Zeus after she turned to him for protection from Apollo's persecution. According to another legend, Zeus turned into beautiful flowers curious men who secretly watched the goddess of love Aphrodite bathe in the grotto, but were noticed and sentenced to execution. This is why violets look so much like prying eyes.
Traditional healers have been using this small herbaceous plant since the time of Hippocrates. The medicinal properties of fragrant violet are explained by the presence in it of the alkaloid violin, which has an expectorant effect, as well as salicylic acid, saponin and other useful components, thanks to which the plant is classified as a strong diaphoretic, diuretic, choleretic and anti-inflammatory agent. Fragrant violet is used to treat rheumatism, gout, tuberculosis, bronchitis, and urolithiasis.
Decoctions of fragrant violet are used to treat inflammatory processes in the lungs, colds, urolithiasis, and insomnia. Under natural conditions, field violet grows in open areas: in fields and vegetable gardens, along roads, in forest clearings and among bushes. IN folk recipes used together with tricolor violet, it has a similar effect on the body, but in the chemical composition it contains less saponins and a larger amount of violin alkaloid. Along with pansies, field violet is included in pharmaceutical preparations. The herb is recommended to be used for metabolic disorders and inflammation of the respiratory tract, as a blood purifier, diuretic and diaphoretic. Preparations from field violets improve heart function and have a positive effect in the treatment of eczema and psoriasis. It is recommended to bathe children in a decoction of herbs for allergic skin rashes and diathesis.
In folk medicine, field violet is used to treat colds and childhood diathesis. Oriental violet
This is a perennial plant with bright yellow flowers and no more than 10 cm in height is considered rare and little-known species. In Russia, oriental violet can be found in the southern regions of Primorsky and Khabarovsk territories. It grows on well-lit, dry rock slopes. Valuable saponins and flavonoids were found in the grass and roots of the flower. Due to their complex biochemical composition, decoctions and infusions of oriental violet are used in recipes by local, Tibetan and Chinese folk healers for the treatment of flatulence, indigestion, and a number of gynecological diseases.
Oriental violet is only yellow color and is used in recipes by Tibetan and Chinese folk healers to treat the digestive system The indoor violet is a popular flower that can be seen on the windowsill in many homes. It has a wide variety of varieties and colors. It is believed that homemade violets improve the energy of the room, so they are often placed in children’s rooms. Like wild species, they contain a large number of flavonoids, beneficial essential oils, alkaloids. Preparations from indoor violet used for insomnia, nervous exhaustion, as an antimicrobial, diaphoretic and choleretic agent.
Delicate flowers indoor violets come in various colors and are used to make tea for bronchitis and nervous exhaustion The difference between violet and Saintpaulia
Unlike true violets, which belong to the Violet family, Saintpaulia is a representative of the Gesneriev genus. True violets are unpretentious flowers that do not require special care. They grow equally well at home and in natural conditions. Saintpaulia (Usambara violet) is very demanding to care for and can only grow indoors. By external signs Plants can be distinguished by the structure of the flower.
In a violet, they consist of five separate petals of different sizes (the lower petal is the largest), with five stamens pressed tightly against the pistil, the rosette does not exceed 15–20 cm. The Saintpaulia flower also consists of five petals, but they are soldered together and have same size. The plant has four stamens, not five, and the rosettes are much larger. In some varieties they reach up to 40 cm in diameter.
Different types Saintpaulia from the Gesneriev family is grown in room conditions on the windowsill Many healers attribute the Uzambara violet magical properties and they believe that it is useful to keep it in the house to create a favorable atmosphere. For medicinal purposes, Saintpaulia is sometimes used to treat bronchitis and colds, and inflammation of the urinary tract. A decoction of the leaves is used for bathing children with scrofula and rickets. Saintpaulia infusion is taken for neuroses and metabolic disorders.
Dosage forms
Despite the wide variety of plant species from the Violet family, violets are considered the most valuable: tricolor, fragrant and field violets. You can prepare healing compositions at home. To do this, use the above-ground parts of plants (leaves, stems and flowers), as well as violet roots. To achieve a positive result, decoctions and teas must be prepared before use, and tinctures, ointments and oils must be stored in the refrigerator.
In folk recipes, oil from wild violet flowers is used to treat diathesis, eczema, psoriasis and other skin diseases. Table: most popular dosage forms
| Dosage form | Cooking method |
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| Violet tea |
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| Root decoction |
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| Alcohol tincture |
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| Violet flower oil |
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Areas of use
The preparation of herbs for the preparation of medicinal compositions should be carried out during the flowering period, when the chemical composition contains greatest number healthy ingredients. For therapeutic purposes, violet is used in herbal preparations or independently. To obtain an effect, plant preparations are used in combination with drug treatment prescribed by a doctor.
Table: use of medicinal forms of violet for various diseases
| Disease | Method of treatment |
| Drink one glass of tea or violet decoction three times a day 30 minutes before meals. |
| Take half a glass of violet tea 5-6 times a day, regardless of meals. The course of treatment is 2 weeks, after which a week break is needed. |
| Use the decoction to wash the affected areas of the skin, as well as for oral administration, 2-3 glasses per day for 7-10 days. Make applications and lotions from violet oil in the morning and evening until the symptoms disappear. |
| Take 0.5 cups of infusion or tea orally 2-3 times a day 15-20 minutes before meals; gargle with the decoction 5-6 times a day. |
| Lubricate the affected areas with fresh plant juice in the morning, afternoon and evening before bed. |
| Divide a glass of decoction into several servings and drink throughout the day. The course lasts 2–3 weeks, after which you should take a week break. |
| Take a quarter glass of tea or infusion orally 3-4 times a day. The drink is used as an adjuvant remedy. If desired, add 1-2 teaspoons of honey to the infusion. |
| Take 100 ml of infusion or flower tea 5 times a day with food. The duration of treatment is 14 days, after which a week's break is needed. |
| Drink 250 ml of infusion three times a day, half an hour before meals. The course of treatment is 1 month, after which a break is taken. Another remedy is alcohol tincture. Take 25–30 drops three times a day. |
How to use violet during pregnancy and breastfeeding
When taken internally, violet preparations cause contraction of the uterine muscles and can lead to miscarriage or premature birth. Therefore, doctors prohibit pregnant women from using medicines that contain the root of the plant. In small doses you can drink tea with violet petals for colds and viral infections. When used externally, there is no harmful effect on the body, therefore, in this version, the herb has no contraindications for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
During the period of bearing a child, many women develop pigment spots and pimples on their faces, the skin becomes problematic, peels, and stretch marks often form on the abdomen. Since pregnant women cannot use hormonal drugs, violet preparations come to the rescue. Herbal oil relieves irritation, softens the skin and improves hair condition, prevents the formation of dandruff, and helps eliminate stretch marks.
If age spots appear during pregnancy, it is useful to wipe your face with violet infusion To get rid of age spots, prepare an infusion for washing from a herbal collection. This procedure will help maintain good skin condition without causing harm to health. To receive funds:
- Dry herbs of violet, immortelle, calendula and dandelion are mixed in equal proportions.
- 1 tablespoon of the resulting mixture is poured into 250 ml of boiling water.
- Leave in a thermos for a quarter of an hour and filter.
- To remove stains, wipe your face 2 times a day.
In gynecology, an infusion of herbal tea with violet is used to cleanse the uterus of postpartum discharge. To prepare it you should:
- Combine leaves of blooming violet, strawberries and walnuts in equal quantities and mix.
- Pour 1 tablespoon of herbal mixture into a saucepan, pour 250 ml of water, bring to a boil and leave for one hour.
- Strain the resulting mixture through several layers of gauze, drink 3-4 cups a day at regular intervals, prepare a fresh decoction each time.
Violet is used in the treatment of mastitis. To do this, grind the above-ground parts of fresh grass to a paste-like state, apply the mixture to a soft napkin and make compresses on the sore chest. After drying, the procedure is repeated.
When choosing the option of using violet for medicinal purposes during pregnancy, a woman should take care of its safety for the child, and consult a doctor before use.
Features of treatment for children
Violet roots contain toxic substances, so they are used in children’s therapy. dosage forms made from the aboveground part of the plant. It should be taken into account that a child under 12 years of age can be given violet-based products after consulting a doctor, and the dose of the drug can be halved.
To treat colds, whooping cough, and bronchitis, an infusion of tricolor violet is prepared for children. For this use:
- 1 teaspoon of dry herb along with flowers;
- 500 ml of boiling water;
- 1 teaspoon honey.
An infusion of low concentration is prepared from the herb and water, then the mixture is filtered, 1 teaspoon of honey is added and a third of a glass is given to drink 3 times a day. Treatment lasts 3–4 days. It should be remembered that small children should not take more than 250 ml of the product per day; the remaining infusion is stored in the refrigerator.
There are no special contraindications for external use, so children with pustular and allergic rashes, food diathesis, rickets, and scrofula are bathed in violet decoction. It is prepared in a ten-liter saucepan. Pour water into a container, pour in the grass (200 g) and boil over low heat for 15 minutes. Then remove the pan from the stove and leave for 30 minutes. Ready solution filter, pour into the bath and dilute warm water 2–3 times. Bath the child for no more than 10–15 minutes.
If diathesis, pustular or allergic rashes appear, the child is bathed in a bath with violet decoction To get rid of scrofula, medicinal oil is made. For this you will need:
- 1 teaspoon violet herb;
- 0.5 teaspoon each of dry verbena and ivy budra;
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil(olive or sunflower).
All herbs need to be mixed, poured with oil and simmered over low heat for 5 minutes. After cooling, the mixture is filtered, poured into a small jar and kept in a cool place. The affected areas are lubricated with oil 3-4 times a day.
Contraindications and side effects
- increased sensitivity to the ingredients that make up the plant and a tendency to allergic reactions;
- gastritis, gastric or duodenal ulcer in the acute stage;
- inflammatory liver diseases and cholelithiasis;
- glomerulonephritis is a disease associated with damage to the glomeruli of the kidneys.
Restrictions for use medicines are pregnancy, lactation and childhood up to 12 years old. When using violet preparations, you need to ensure compliance with the dose, especially if they contain the root of the plant. The medication should not be taken for more than one month, after which it is necessary to take a break. Weed abuse causes:
- irritation of the gastrointestinal mucosa;
- nausea and vomiting;
- bowel dysfunction, diarrhea;
- dizziness;
- the appearance of an allergic rash.
If such manifestations occur, you should stop taking the medications and seek help from a doctor.