Viola odorata Linn.
Viola odorata Linn. is also known as Viola indica Becker, Viola wiedemannii Boiss belongs to Violaceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Banafsaj.
The English names for this herb are Sweet Violet, Viola, Violet Flowers, Violet Herb.
The Urdu names for this herb are Banafsha, Banafsho, Farfir.
Description
Viola odorata Linn.. Prostrate, cauline, annual to perennial herb with erect scapes. Rhizomes long, pointed, branched, slender, giving rise to a stoloniferous stem. Leaves broadly ovate, obtuse, hairy, cordate, 5-7 veined. Flowers odorous, violet. Capsule globose, 3-6 angled.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Viola odorata Linn. are Anti-pyretic, Aperient, Astringent, Blood Purifier, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Pectoral.
The pharmacological actions of Viola odorata Linn.'s Flowers are Demulcent, Emollient.
The pharmacological actions of Viola odorata Linn.'s Oil are Hypnotic, Sedative.
The pharmacological actions of Viola odorata Linn.'s Root are Diuretic, Emetic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Purgative.
The pharmacological actions of Viola odorata Linn.'s Seed are Diuretic, Purgative.
Indications
The indications of Viola odorata Linn.'s Flowers are Biliousness, Bronchitis, Prolapsus of Uterus, Thirst, Fever, Kidney Disorders, Rectum Prolapse, Constipation, Pleurisy, Pneumonia, Headache, Blood Heat, Lung Trouble, Infantile Disorders, Catarrhal Affections, Conjunctivitis.
The indication of Viola odorata Linn.'s Leaves is Pain.
The indications of Viola odorata Linn.'s Oil are Abdominal Pain, Cough.
The indications of Viola odorata Linn.'s Root are Thirst, Inflammations.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Viola odorata Linn. is 1st order, cold and moist.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Viola odorata Linn. is Specific Pungent.
Taste: Bitter,Nauseant.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Flowers | 5.000 – 7.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- AFTIMOONIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- DIAQOOZAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- Habb-e-Banafsha KhasAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
- IKSIR-E-JIGERQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- INSTYHerbion Pakistan Pvt Ltd.
- ITREEFAL ZAMANIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- ITRIFAL ZAMANIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- JOHAR JOSHANDAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- JOSHANDAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- JOSHINAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- KHAMEERA BANAFSHAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- KHAMIRA BANAFSHAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- LINKUSHerbion Pakistan Pvt Ltd.
- RABOOLINHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SHAAFI JOSHANDAHerbion Pakistan Pvt Ltd.
- SHARBAT BANAFSHAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SHARBAT-E- BANAFSHAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- SHARBAT-E-EJAZHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Viola odorata Linn. is used in the preparation of Hab Banafsha, Itrifal Zamani, Joshanda, Joshina, Khamira Banafsha, Laooq Sapistan Khiyar Shambari, Ma'jun Sana, Muffareh Mo'tadil, Roghan Banafsha, Sherbet Arzani, Sherbet Banafsha, Sherbet Mulayyin, Sherbet Mushil.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Viola odorata Linn. are Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn., Malva sylvestris Linn. (Leaves), Onosma bracteatum Wall..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Viola odorata Linn. are Friedelin, Odoratine, Rutin, Saponins, Triacetonamine, Violin.
The active constituents of Viola odorata Linn.'s Leaves are Alkaloid, Colouring Matter, Essential Oil, Friedelin [0.016%], ß-Sitosterol, Straight Chain Alcohol.
The active constituents of Viola odorata Linn.'s Root are Benzyl Alcohol, Hepatanoic Acid, Methyl Salicylate, Saponins, Violaquercitrin, Violin, Yohimbine.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Viola odorata Linn. are Nymphaea lotus Linn., Origanum majorana Linn.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Viola odorata Linn.. (work in progress)