The efficacy, effects and contraindications of Viola yedoensis

Viola yedoensis is a common Chinese herbal medicine. In some areas, it is also called yedoensis grass, wild violet, etc. It is widely distributed in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shanghai and Hunan provinces in China. It can be taken orally or applied externally. So, specifically, what are the effects and taboos of Viola yedoensis? Can it be used to soak in water?

1. Can Viola yedoensis be soaked in water and drunk?

In many rural areas, Viola yedoensis is a popular wild vegetable. It can be fried, used in soup or steamed buns. Therefore, Viola yedoensis can be drunk in water. However, since Viola yedoensis is a ground cover plant, it absorbs more chemical elements in the field. Therefore, when choosing Viola yedoensis for consumption, you should pay attention to the following:

1. Boil it in boiling water for 2 minutes, then change to clear water and soak for 3 minutes, then soak in water and drink. Of course, it is more recommended to boil and dry Viola yedoensis before using it to make tea.

2. It is not necessary to take Viola yedoensis in areas with serious land pollution such as roadsides and garbage pools to avoid harm to your health.

3. If you do not buy it in a pharmacy, but pick Viola yedoensis yourself to drink in water, you must make sure it is genuine Viola yedoensis to avoid swallowing other plants by mistake and causing food poisoning.

2. The role and efficacy of Viola yedoensis

1. Viola yedoensis has the effect of reducing swelling and detoxifying: Specifically speaking, the scope of "reducing swelling and detoxifying" includes scabies pain, skin carbuncle, jaundice, diarrhea, dysentery, sore throat, blocked milk duct and mastitis, etc.

Viola yedoensis can be taken orally or applied externally. For external use, just crush it and apply it to the wound. For oral administration, refer to:

(1) Clearing away heat, detoxifying and relieving pain: Boil Viola yedoensis together with Chuanxiong, Panax ginseng, Scutellaria baicalensis, honeysuckle tea, Poria cocos, and Plantago asiatica for oral administration.

(2) Reduce swelling and dissipate blood stasis: You can boil Viola yedoensis together with Prunella vulgaris and Oyster mume and drink the decoction.

2. Viola yedoensis has the effect of treating centipede bites: Of course, it is best to go to the hospital for detoxification and subsequent treatment if you are bitten by a poisonous mouth, but transportation is not very convenient in some areas. At this time, Viola yedoensis is a very good "delay relay". It can quickly expel toxins from the centipede bite, prevent the toxins from further spreading, and buy enough time for subsequent treatment.

The operation method is to mash the leaf stems of Viola yedoensis, add appropriate amount of vegetable oil and then rub it. In an emergency situation where there is no vegetable oil, you can rub it with saliva.

3. Viola yedoensis can treat respiratory tract infections, tonsillitis, and bronchitis caused by colds: but it is usually added to the treatment prescription and taken in conjunction with other medicines to play an auxiliary role. The general operation steps are to soak and take it.

4. Viola yedoensis has the effect of treating chronic skin diseases: for example, for allergic dermatitis, you can use Viola yedoensis boiled water to bathe and cleanse your face, which can improve the skin to a certain extent and enhance the skin's resistance.

3. Taboos of Viola yedoensis

1. Viola yedoensis is cold, so people with cold constitution or weak body should not take it. For example, people who are menstruating, after giving birth, after surgery, or after illness should remember not to eat it.

2. During the process of taking Viola yedoensis, do not eat it with strong tea or radish. There should be at least a 2-hour interval to avoid affecting the effect of Viola yedoensis.

3. It is not ruled out that a small number of people are allergic to Viola yedoensis. Therefore, if you feel unwell, you should immediately stop taking or applying Viola yedoensis orally and go to the hospital for medical consultation immediately.