Another name of a beautiful flower is a pansy. In contrast to the field variety of the plant, the tri-colored violet possesses a large number of medicinal properties. Petals are used for the preparation of medicines, both in traditional and in folk medicine.
Useful and medicinal properties of the tri-colored violet
The overground part of the flower represents the main value, since it contains a huge number of the following components:
- vitamin C;
- rutin;
- carotenoids;
- flavonoids;
- essential oils;
- glycosides;
- tannins;
- ursolic and salicylic acid;
- mucous ingredients;
- saponins;
- bitterness;
- viloneemetin;
- alkaloids.
Thanks to the listed substances, the three-color violet has such effects on the body:
- choleretic;
- anti-inflammatory;
- expectorant;
- antiseptic;
- antiallergic;
- diuretic;
- soothing;
- enveloping;
- strengthening (in respect of blood vessels).
The use of three-colored violet grass
Basically, dry phytochemicals are prescribed for respiratory pathologies to improve expectoration and dilution of sputum in the lungs and bronchi. Violet is effective when:
- coughing;
- bronchitis;
- pertussis ;
- pneumonia;
- asthma.
Also, the plant is used in the therapy of such diseases:
- disorders of the kidney and bladder, including the formation of stones, glomerulonephritis;
- cholecystitis , biliary dyskinesia;
- liver disease;
- arthritis;
- gout;
- gynecological diseases;
- bleeding;
- toothache and pathology of the oral cavity;
- neuroses;
- angina pectoris;
- hernia;
- insomnia;
- dermatological diseases (eczema, furuncles, dermatitis, trophic lesions, squamous lichen), including acne;
- parasitic skin infections, scabies;
- atherosclerosis;
- high concentration of cholesterol in the blood;
- hepatitis;
- rickets.
How to use the flowers of a violet tricolor?
In case of joint diseases, rheumatism and gout, it is recommended to prepare the following remedy:
- Shred flowers of the plant (1 tablespoon) soak in 175 ml of boiling water.
- Wrap the container with a thick towel, insist about 2 hours.
- Drink 1 tablespoon at any time, three times a day.
Infusion of violet tricolor with diseases of the kidneys, urolithiasis, cystitis and inflammation of the appendages:
- In a thermos pour 20 grams of dry shredded raw materials and pour 200 ml of hot water.
- Cap the container, leave for 2 hours.
- Strain the remedy, drink half the standard glass twice a day.
Recipe for the treatment of atherosclerosis:
- In a glass of freshly boiled water, brew a tablespoon of violet petals.
- Insist for 60 minutes.
- Strain the medicine, drink 75 ml 2 or 3 times a day.
Three-color violet from a cough:
- A glass of boiling water to pour 15 grams of phytochemicals, wrap them in a warm towel.
- After 15 minutes strain and drink the solution.
- Repeat 3-4 times a day.
Another expectorant is:
- Within 2 hours, insist 20 grams of chopped dry grass in a glass of boiling water.
- Strain the solution, reheat a little more.
- Take 2-3 teaspoons a day, not more than 3 times a day, at the same time (preferably).
The medicine for acute bronchitis:
- Prepare a solution of dry grass and hot water in a ratio of 1:10, respectively.
- Put the product on a slow fire and cook, stirring,
15-20 minutes. - Cover the container with a lid and leave for half an hour.
- Strain the solution, drink 4 times a day for a tablespoon.
Contraindications to the use of three-color violet grass
In the flowers of plants in a small concentration contain substances that can irritate the intestines. Therefore, it is not recommended to take medicine from violets to people with peptic ulcer.
It is worth noting that any therapy through the described grass should last no more than 1 month.