What are the traditional uses of Viola odorata?

Viola odorata has 49 documented traditional uses in the Verdica ethnobotanical reference database. This information is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the FDA.

What phytochemicals are found in Viola odorata?

Viola odorata contains 64 documented phytochemical compounds in the Verdica database.

Does Viola odorata have herb-drug interactions?

Verdica documents 27 potential herb-drug interactions for Viola odorata. Always consult a healthcare provider before using herbal preparations alongside any medication.

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Viola odorata

Common Violet

Family: Violaceae • Genus: Viola • Region: AFRICA: Spain, Albania, Algeria, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canarias, Cyprus. TROPICAL ASIA: India, Czechoslovakia (Czech Republic and Slovakia), EUROPE: Denmark, European part, Former Yugoslavia, France (incl. Corsica), Germany, Greece (incl. Crete), Hungary, Iraq (north), Ireland, Italy (incl. Sardinia, Jammu and Kashmir, Lebanon, Madeira Islands, Moldova, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation-European part, Sicily), Spain (incl. Baleares), Sweden, Switzerland, TEMPERATE ASIA: Iran, Tunisia., Turkey, Ukraine (incl. Krym), United Kingdom (U.K.), United States

Summary: Viola odorata (Common Violet) is a plant in the Violaceae family. Verdica documents 49 traditional uses, 64 phytochemical compounds, and 27 herb-drug interactions for this species.

Traditional Uses

Phytochemicals

Herb-Drug Interactions

Edibility Records

Pet Toxicity Records

About Viola odorata

Bloom Color: Pink, Purple, White. Main Bloom Time: Early fall, Early spring, Late fall, Late winter, Mid fall, Mid spring. Form: Spreading or horizontal.

Care Information

Sunlight	Full sun
Watering	Moderate — keep soil moist
Soil	Well-drained
Hardiness Zone	USDA 4-8

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Disclaimer: The statements on this page regarding traditional uses of plants have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Traditional use information is presented for educational and historical reference purposes only, reflecting documented ethnobotanical practices. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal preparation, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have any medical condition. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 (US) or your local emergency number immediately.

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