Sweet Violet

Sweet violet is an herb. The root and parts that grow above the ground are used to make medicine.

Sweet violet is used for stress, fatigue, insomnia, symptoms of menopause, depression, common cold, influenza, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

Sweet violet has chemicals that help break up chest congestion by thinning mucous and making it easier to cough up.

When taken by mouth: Sweet violet is LIKELY SAFE in the amounts found in foods.

When used as nose drops: Sweet violet is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when given as nose drops at bedtime for 30 days.

When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if it is safe to put sweet violet on the skin or what the side effects might be.

Special Precautions & Warnings:

The appropriate dose of sweet violet depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for sweet violet. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.

Banafsaj, Banafshah, Banafsheh, Fleur de Mars, Garden Violet, Herba Violae, Neelapushpa, Sweet Violet Herb, Sweet Violet Root, Viola odorata, Violae Odoratae Rhizoma, Viole de Carême, Violet, Violeta, Violette Commune, Violette des Haies, Violette de Mars, Violette Odorante, Violette à Parfum, Violier Commun, Wild Violet, Zi Hua Di Ding.

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