Heartsease
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Heartsease
Botanical Description / Habitat
Viola tricoloris
Also Viola vulgaris
Family
Violaceae
Common Names
European Wild Pansy
Johnny Jump-up
Pansy
Wild Pansy
Habitat
Hilly pastures and banks throughout Europe and Asia. It is cultivated in Holland and France.
Description
An annual or perennial herb.
The single flower is tricolored: purple, yellow and white but the plant is odorless.
Medicinal Parts
Dried above ground parts harvested at flowering season.Historical Properties & Uses
Pansy is used primarily for the skin, lungs and urinary tract. It is recommended for "weeping" eczema.
As an anti-inflammatory expectorant, it is used for whooping cough and acute bronchitis.
For urinary problems it will aid in the healing of cystitis and help with symptoms of frequent and painful urination.
This herb has approval status by the German Commission E for external use in mild seborrheic diseases and milk scall in children.
References:
Blumenthal, M (Ed.): The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. American Botanical Council. Austin, TX. 1998.Method of Action
Contains saponins, salicylates, alkaloid, flavonoids, tannin and mucilage.
Drug Interactions & Precautions
There are no known interactions.
Safety Factors & Toxicity
There are no known side effects or contraindications.
Preparation & Administration
This herb has approval status by the German Commission E.
Recommended daily dosages in Germany are as follows:
1.5 g per cup of water as tea t.i.d. [N.B. for external usage.]
A traditional recipe calls for 1 or 2 teaspoons per cup of boiling water.
References:
Blumenthal, M (Ed.): The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. American Botanical Council. Austin, TX. 1998.
Note: This Herbal Preparation information is a summary of data from books and articles by various authors. It is not intended to replace the advice or attention of health care professionals.References
References:
Blumenthal, M (Ed.): The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. American Botanical Council. Austin, TX. 1998.
Gruenwald, J, Brendler, T & Jaenicke, C (Eds.): PDR for Herbal Medicines. Medical Economics, NJ. 1998.
Hoffmann, D: The New Holistic Herbal. Element, 1983. Third edition 1990.
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