Nature gives man everything he needs. This applies not only to food, but also to medicines. There are many plants that have a positive effect on the functioning of certain organs and systems of the human body. Field violet belongs to such herbs. There are other names for this plant. It is often called a pharmaceutical violet or a fragrant violet.
Description of the plant
Field violet, the photo of which is presented in the article, is a herbaceous plant with a branched stem completely covered with leaves. Its height is from 15 to 30 centimeters. The plant belongs to the violet family. Its flowers are small. In diameter, they are no more than 1.5 centimeters. Field violet blooms from early May to early September. This plant is found among shrubs, water meadows, forest edges and fields.
Chemicalcomposition
What is the composition of field violet? The description of this plant allows you to visualize it externally. As for the benefits, it depends on the chemical composition. In medicine, field violet is used in combination with tricolor. The plant contains a large amount of saponins, essential oils, glycosides, flavonoids, mucus, carotene, alkaloid, salicylates, vitamins P, E, C and other useful components.
Field violet is similar in its properties to tricolor. This also applies to the chemical composition. In pharmacy collections, field violet is usually combined with tricolor. This makes the drug more versatile.
Field violet: medicinal properties
Such raw materials have a fairly wide spectrum of action. Field violet has the following effects:
- expectorant,
- toning,
- disinfectant,
- blood purifying,
- sweatshops,
- emollient,
- diuretic,
- antiscrofulous,
- antirheumatic,
- anti-inflammatory.
In addition, preparations made on the basis of field violets are used to reduce the uterus in the postpartum period, as well as to restore metabolic processes in the body. In alternative medicine, the plant is used to treat catarrhs of the respiratory tract, manifestations of diathesis in children, and so on. The herb is a part of many diuretic and expectorant preparations.
Infusion of field violets
From field violets you canprepare an infusion. This drug is often used to treat certain chronic skin diseases. The composition perfectly copes with dermatitis and eczema. Field violet infusion is used to treat manifestations of psoriasis. In addition, the drug has a diuretic effect.
To prepare the infusion, you need to take a full tablespoon of field violet and brew everything with a glass of boiling water. Raw materials should be well infused. This takes 1 hour. After the specified time, the medicine should be filtered. Take the finished infusion for a full tablespoon about 3-5 times a day. Field violet in this form allows you to get rid of a strong cough, inflammation of the respiratory tract, all kinds of dermatitis, whooping cough, diathesis, rheumatism, rickets, atherosclerosis, gout and other ailments.
Infusion of the plant can also be used externally. It is used as a solution for compresses for ulcers, rashes, acne, eczema and skin itching.
Decoction of roots
Field violet has many useful properties. Preparations based on it can be easily prepared at home. To make a decoction, it is necessary to pour 300 milliliters of pure water into the container and pour 10 grams of crushed field violet roots. The saucepan should be placed on a small fire, and then bring its contents to a boil. You need to cook the drug until a third of the original volume remains.
The finished drug should be taken as a laxative five-six times a day, 15 milliliters. You can use the drug as an emetic. In this case, the dosage should be increased to 45 milliliters.
Interesting facts about violet preparations
In Azerbaijan, for the treatment of certain diseases, not only the infusion of field violets, but also its juice is used. It is commonly given to children to treat scrofula. In this case, the infusion of the plant is rubbed into the skin. The drug can be used for lotions. It is worth noting that fresh grass can eliminate lichen. Simply rub the ground part and apply to the affected area.
Field violet in the form of an infusion is used for rinsing when a toothache occurs, with some diseases of the pharynx and enlarged tonsils. In a decoction of the roots of the plant, children are bathed for the treatment of scrofula, eczema, and diathesis. In addition, the drug is added to baths. In this form, a decoction of the roots allows you to cope with skin ailments and overcome diseases of the joints.
