Viola odorata Linn.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Viola odorata Linn. is aslo 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.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Viola odorata Linn. are Anti-pyretic, Aperient, Astringent, Blood Purifier, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Pectoral.

Flowers:

  • Demulcent
  • Emollient


    • Oil:
  • Hypnotic
  • Sedative


    • Root:
  • Diuretic
  • Emetic
  • Expectorant
  • Febrifuge
  • Purgative


    • Seed:
  • Diuretic
  • Purgative


    • Indications

    The Indications of Flowers of Viola odorata Linn. 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 Leaves of Viola odorata Linn. is Pain.

    The Indications of Oil of Viola odorata Linn. are Abdominal Pain, Cough.

    The Indications of Root of Viola odorata Linn. are Thirst, Inflammations.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Viola odorata Linn..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Viola odorata Linn. is 1st order, cold and moist.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    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 compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole HerbN/A
    Flowers5.000g - 7.000g

    Herb's 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.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Afghanistan, Europe, India, Iran, Iraq, Mediterranean Region, North Africa, Pakistan.
    Odor: The odor of Viola odorata Linn. is Specific Pungent
    Taste: Bitter,Nauseant

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Viola odorata Linn.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Viola odorata Linn.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Viola odorata Linn.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    In large doses it may cause stomachache, gastroenteritis, vomiting, nervousness and respiratory or circulatory depression.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Viola odorata Linn.. (work in progress)