Viola herba cum flore

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 05.03.2025

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Synonym(s)

Herba Jaceae; Herba violae tricolores; Pansy herb; Wild pansy with flowers

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Dried, flowering, above-ground parts of the wild pansy.

Quality is defined in the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.).

HMPC monograph: Traditional-use: Internal and external: mild seborrheic skin

ESCOP monograph: eczema, seborrhea, impetigo, acne, cradle cap, diaper rash (internal and external)
Commission E-monograph: external: mild seborrheic skin conditions; cradle cap

Empirical medicine: supportive for eczema, atopic dermatitis, acne, itching; diaper rash, seborrheic eczema, impetigo, catarrh of the upper airways, rheumatism, gout and arteriosclerosis, as a diuretic, gargle for sore throats.

IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.

Flavonoids (calculated according to violanthin; the highest content is found in the flowers), anthocyanins, vitexin. Furthermore: essential oil; salicylic acid methyl ester, mucilage, carotenoids, violaxanthin, sugar, etc.

Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.

External: for external use in case of light, seborrheic skin diseases.
Internally: for diseases such as rheumatism, gout and arteriosclerosis; additionally as a light laxative for constipation.

Pregnancy/nursing periodThis section has been translated automatically.

No recommendation; no sufficient clinical data available to justify use

DosageThis section has been translated automatically.

For external use, apply 5-20g/L as an infusion 2-3 times a day to the lesional area.

For internal use as a tea: Pour a cup of hot water over 3g of crushed drug, strain after 10 minutes and consume after meals.

ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Children < 12 years only after medical prescription.

Allergy to one of the ingredients, in case of external application open wounds, damaged skin, pregnancy and lactation in the absence of data.

InteractionsThis section has been translated automatically.

Interactions with other drugs are not known.

Trade namesThis section has been translated automatically.

Laxative-Stada® N, Befelka® oil, Dolexaderm® S ointment, Hernia® tea

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

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Last updated on: 05.03.2025

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter AltmeyerProf. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles