The efficacy and function of Tianshan Viola

There are so many medicinal herbs in the world, and it is inevitable that there are some that we are not familiar with. But as long as we have the spirit of learning throughout our lives, I believe we can slowly learn more medical herbs. So do you know about the medicinal herb Viola tianshanica?

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Viola tianshanica, a plant of the Violaceae family.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 4-7cm high. The main root is cylindrical or inverted conical, yellowish white, with a few fibrous roots. The leaves are basal, spoon-shaped, 1-3 cm long, 0.5-0.8 cm wide, entire or crenate; the stipules are lanceolate, membranous, white, with tassel-like glandular hairs on the edges. The flower is solitary at the top of the pedicel, with a diameter of 0.5-1cm. The bracts are located in the middle of the pedicel, 2 opposite, linear-lanceolate; there are 5 sepals, with ribbon-like appendages at the bottom, 5 petals, symmetrical on both sides, the middle one is larger, with spurs, white, and with lavender stripes; the ovary is superior, and the style is slightly curved. Flowering period is June-July.

【Habitat distribution】Ecological environment: Distributed in Xinjiang and other places.

【Properties】 1. Property identification: This product is mostly wrinkled, broken, and the intact ones are 1-5cm long. The rhizome is short and thick, 2-4 mm long, with annular patterns and petiole residues. The taproot is relatively thick, 0.5-2cm long, grayish white to light yellowish brown, with irregular longitudinal wrinkles. The leaves are basal, wrinkled, and when the complete leaves are wet and unfolded, they are spoon-shaped or elliptical, gray-green, obtuse at the apex, cuneate at the base, decurrent, and have long petioles. The flowers are gray-blue, with 5 lanceolate sepals and 5 obovate petals, the lower one is larger and spurred. It has a slightly fragrant smell and a slightly spicy taste.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly bitter; spicy; cool in nature

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and clear heat; detoxify and reduce swelling. Mainly used for colds, fever, furuncles, carbuncles, and swollen lymph nodes

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 9-15 minutes; or make tea.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the above introduction, everyone has a good understanding of the Chinese medicine Viola tianshanica. It has a very good effect in treating diseases. However, it should be noted that when using Viola tianshanica, some methods and ways should be mastered to consume it in a healthy and scientific manner.