The tricolor violet is a plant that, depending on the species, can perform several functions: decorative, healing, aesthetic. The decorative beauty is planted in flowerbeds, used in landscape design, the medicinal part of the fees and in itself is healing. And she just pleases the eye with bright colors.
Plant description
Violet tricolor also called pansies.
Did you know? There is a legend that Annie's girl turned into this flower. She led the bridegroom to the war, waited a long time, and he did not return.This is a herbaceous plant, one-year or two-year. Stem densely branched, 30-40 cm, inside - empty. The root is not thick rod. The leaves are not identical: below - ovoid, above - long, long. Flowers of violet tricolor pyatilepestkovye. Three of them are lilac, blue or purple, the other two are more often yellow.
Flowering from May to September (it all depends on the climate). Reproduction - seed. In the wild nature is found on the meadows, edges, pritennyh branches of trees.It grows on a very wide territory: from the southernmost latitudes of Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, the Far East and Western Siberia to the northern latitudes of Scandinavia. The ornamental plant is planted in flower beds, can be used in landscape flower arrangements.
Did you know? People used to think that they could be bewitched with pansies: sprinkling on sleeping - will love.
The chemical composition of tricolor violets
The use of tricolor violet herb in the treatment is due to its composition.
Juice consists of numerous substances:
- flavonoids;
- anthocyanin glycosides;
- saponins;
- insulin;
- carotenoids;
- essential oils;
- vitamin C;
- polysaccharides;
- vitamin C;
- salicylic acid;
- ursolic acid;
- tannins.
At the root there is an alkaloid violaemetin.Pharmacological properties
Pharmacognosy tricolor violets gives a detailed description of the therapeutic action.
The tricolor violet, as we shall see, has many healing properties and, of course, is not without contraindications. 
Flavone glycosides contribute to the anti-inflammatory effect of the herb, saponins - to the dilution of sputum in the bronchi and lungs. Polysaccharides and oils work as an antiseptic for gastric diseases. Not contested and antispasmodic, choleretic effect.
Anti-inflammatory agent also has shallots, raspberries and rutabaga.In addition, in medicine, the infusion is used as a diuretic and anti-inflammatory agent, in case of metabolic disorders, vitamin deficiency, ICD, diseases of the joints, vascular atherosclerosis, heart disease, infectious diarrhea.
Application and treatment
For healing suitable recipes drugs from pure violet composition, it is also introduced into the charges. We will look at pure violet recipes. 
Tea
Violet tea is useful for patients with inflammation of the joints, rheumatoid manifestations, those with rickets, broncho-pulmonary diseases, etc.
In the ancient world it was believed that wine with added Violet flowers protects against evil spirits, makes a man strong and vigorous.
In sorcery is used as a drug that cleans the blood, diaphoretic, diuretic action. Violet tea is believed to improve renal performance. In Russia, doctors advised the heart to drink tea many times during the day.
- 1 tsp herbs pour 1 tbsp. boiling water, insist 15 minutes, drain. Take 1 tbsp. 2-3 times a day.
The juice
Fresh juice should help with impetigo, herpes, pustular rash, aphthous ulcers in the mouth and genitals.
Decoction
Decoction - sedative in case of nervous breakdown, insomnia.
- 1 tbsp. l crushed herbs pour 1 tbsp. boiling water, boil in a water bath for 25 minutes, followed by infusion for 45 minutes and filtering. Reception is triple - 1/2 cup.
Infusion
When coughing, bronchitis, pulmonary diseases drink an infusion of tricolor violets. Also taken for colds, inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract and kidneys, as a blood cleanser for a variety of skin diseases.
- 1 tbsp. violets pour 1 tbsp. boiling water, close the parchment or foil under the gum and insist. Drink for 3-4 hours.
Important! Children under 6 years old should not be given more than 1 cup of infusion per day.
Infusion is used for diseases of the gums, bad smell from the mouth: rinse your mouth with warm infusion every 4 hours.
The hellebore effectively eliminates bleeding gums.
If you want, zaparyvayte violet in a thermos: 2 tbsp. l 0.5 liters of boiling water, it costs 2 hours - drink a day.
When coughing, broncho-pulmonary diseases, with problems with urination, with the ovaries take 1/2 cup 2 times a day. 
Pediatricians are advised to bathe babies with skin rashes - for this, infusion or decoction must be diluted.
Adults should take a bath with psoriasis, eczema.
As an anti-inflammatory infusion successfully used in cosmetology. You can make infusion lotions for seborrhea, in the treatment of ulcers.
Tincture
Tincture - also an effective drug for skin diseases.
- In 100 ml of vodka pour 25 g of grass, insist 10 days without access of light, periodically shaking, strain. Take three times a day for 25 drops.
Collection and preparation of raw materials
Harvest medicine flowering and dried in ventilated areas or outdoors in the shade. You can use dryers, where to dry the grass at a temperature of not more than 45 ° C.
Important! You can not dry healing herbs in the open sun.
It is impossible to determine a single time for collecting grass, since it depends on the climate zone. 
Here it is necessary to follow certain rules:
- the stems are cut with a knife
- collect only flowering plants,
- do not collect plants from roads and highways;
- do not collect raw materials near chemical industrial enterprises;
- collect grass outside the locality;
- grind before packing for storage, etc.
Contraindications
In the article we talked about the beneficial properties of violets, now turn to contraindications.
Important! Do not self-medicate. Consult a doctor. Avoid overdose, follow the recipe and the recommended method of use.
Violet tricolor contraindicated in pregnant women and during menstruation, because it increases the bleeding.
Violet treatment is not suitable for people suffering from inflammatory bowel disease, because it can irritate it. If a person suffers from hepatitis, glomerulonephritis, then violet is contraindicated.
We advise you to learn about the medicinal properties and contraindications of night violet.
Long-term use of large doses may cause nausea and even vomiting.
If you decide to resort to traditional medicine, get ready for the fact that the effect does not come quickly. Herbal therapy, and the tricolor violet is no exception, it is a long process. But the result will be required!
