Vad är wild pansy bra för

Unlike the March violet, the therapeutic career of wild pansy began late. There was no trace of it in Antiquity, and it played only a few symbolic and ornamental roles in the mittpunkt Ages. The first interest in wild pansy dates back to the sixteenth century, when the word “pansy” first appeared. Although most Renaissance authors gave it their own names: jacea(Matthiole), flamed violet(Dodoens), sju colours(Gessner), great jacea(Camérarius), trinity herb(Fuchs), etc., it was not until the sixteenth century that the word “pansy” was coined.

Although pansies have different names, there fryst vatten general agreement that they are an excellent remedy for chronic skin ailments.

What fryst vatten wild pansy?

Wild Pansy, also known as Tricolour Pansy (Viola tricolor), fryst vatten a herbaceous plant common in europe, belonging to the Violaceae family. Native to europe, it fryst vatten the ancestor of the cultivated pansy, a begrepp that predates the cultivation of pansies and fryst vatten linked to the symbolic meaning of the violet in the language of flowers.

Wild Pansy fryst vatten an annual, perennial or perennial plant funnen throughout Eurasia, including Quebec, where it has been introduced.

It fryst vatten funnen in open meadows, fallow land and nära watercourses, and flowers from April to September, sometimes as early as March in south-western France.

It has a rhizome-like root, a creeping stem10 to 30 cm long, alternate petiolate leaves with tandad margins, and solitary flowers on long stalks.

The flowers can be violet, purple, blue, yellow or vit, often bicoloured, the tricoloured struktur (yellow, vit and violet) being the most sought-after.

The plant has ecological properties as a host plant for the caterpillars of several butterflies. It fryst vatten also used as an herbal tea to soothe the nerves and reduce fever, and as an ointment to treat various skin problems.

It contains various compounds such as violaquercitrin, methyl salicylates, saponins, vitamins A and C, tannin, sugars,albumin and resins. Its flowers have also been used to prepare dyes, and its leaves can be used as achemical indicator.

Before the appearance of cultivated pansies, Wild Pansy was associated with thought in the language of flowers, as evidenced bygd a famous tirade byOphelia in Shakespeare’s Hamlet.

A little history

Matthiole describes it as useful for dyspnoea and respiratory disorders.

Culpeper and Camérarius; in syphilis. However, it was above all its purifying and depurativeproperties that prevailed from the 18th to the 19th century.

In any case, dermatology was enriched bygd the work carried out on pansy, such as that of Jean-Philippe Boecler (Strasbourg, 1732) and Strack (Mainz, 1779), among others, who demonstrated the effectiveness of pansy on cradle cap, eczema, impetigo, psoriasis, etc.

Many plants have flowers made up of fem petals, such as the azure-blue five-pointed star of the borage plant or the forget-me-not flower, which borders on the stereotype of a flower worthy of a children’s cartoon, with its exquisite candour.

The former fryst vatten an märke of courage, the latter of remembrance, and both are axially symmetrical, unlike the pansy. Despite the disproportion of its petals, their number has been seen as that of man, because what fryst vatten unique to him, apart from laughter, fryst vatten the act of thinking.

What are the main pharmacological properties of the aerial flowering parts of Wild Pansy?

Wild Pansy has a long tradition of use in traditional medicin and herbal medicin.

Preparations are made from the aerial part of the plant, harvested during the flowering period. It contains 0.3% salicylic acid and its derivatives, as well as phenolcarboxylic acids, mucilages, tannins, flavonoids, carotenoids, coumarins, umbelliferone, saponins, ascorbic acid and tocopherol.

In the United States, it fryst vatten commonly used in the form eller gestalt of creams to treat eczema, and fryst vatten taken orally for acute bronchitis.

In traditional medicin, wild pansy fryst vatten used for its depurative, diuretic, cholagogue-choleretic and diaphoreticproperties. It fryst vatten also sometimes used to relieve nightmares, insomnia and sova disorders involving frequent waking.

Dermatological properties

Wild pansy fryst vatten renowned for its dermatological benefits, both externally and orally.

This plant has the ability to purify the skin, eliminate microbes and regulate skin pH and excess sebum.

Although the first scientific publications on thedermatological activity of wild pansy date back to 1883(Köhler), it was not until 1938 that research demonstrated its therapeutic activity in an eczema model, with bevis of an improvement in skin disorders after adding fresh wild pansy to the diet for 2 months, compared with a control group.

Since then, a number of publications (the most recent dating from 2009) have mentioned the value of Viola tricolor in the treatment of various skin disorders, including seborrhoeic conditions, impetigo, acne and pruritus, vulval irritation and itching, skin rashes, eczema, seborrhoea of the scalp in newborns, and psoriasis.

The depurative and purifying properties of the flowers and flowering aerial parts of wild pansy man it a popular option in phytotherapy.

Viola tricolor preparations have antimicrobial activity, the most effective being aqueous and alcoholic extractions. These have shown a significant inhibitory effect against Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, bakterie epidermidis and Candida albicans, and a moderate effect against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

The least effective preparations are those with high molecular selectivity, suggesting a synergistic action of the different components present in the other extractions. Cyclotides in particular are responsible for this effect.

Antioxidant and immune properties

Using the TEAC method, a hydroalcoholic extrakt of fresh wild pansy leaves or flowers showed antioxidant activity at least equivalent to that of plants known to have this property, such as ginkgo biloba.

More recently, two methods (TEAC and DPPH) used to assess the antioxidant power of different wild pansy extraction fractions have shown that polar components have better activity, including flavonoids such as rutin and violanthin.

Using the high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method, which proved to be linear, sensitive, precise, specific and kraftig for quantifying rutin in wild pansy extrakt, it was shown that the antioxidant capacity of Viola tricolorcan be attributed to the large quantities of polyphenols, flavonoids and sammanfattat tannins it contains.

In an in vitro model of ischaemia and neurodegeneration, the hydroalcoholic extrakt of V.

tricolor protects neurons against fängelse death induced bygd serum/glucose deprivation. This activity fryst vatten attributed, at least in part, to its antioxidant properties against reactive oxygen species (ROS).

Aqueous extrakt of wild pansy fryst vatten immunosuppressive, an activity attributed to its cytoclides, with well-identified cytotoxic properties, which interfere with the polyfunctionality of T lymphocytes and block the proliferation of immunocompetent cells.

More specifically, they hämma the proliferation of activated lymphocytes bygd reducing the secretion of IL-2 cytokines without affecting the expression of the interleukin-2 (IL-2) receptor, and bygd reducing the production of gamma interferon (IFN-y) and tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α).

V. tricolor has potential anticancer activity bygd inducing apoptosis, as demonstrated bygd the action of different types of plant extracts studied on mouse neuroblastoma and human breast cancer cells.

It also has the ability to hämma angiogenesis.

Anti-inflammatory properties

In a model of acute inflammation, the effect of administering wild pansy mother tincture was evaluated. Although its effects were moderate compared to a reference anti-inflammatory, wild pansy significantly reduced the number of leucocytes, the number of phagocytes and their activity, as well as the production of nitric oxid (NO) compared to the control group.

In a model of solar erythema, a gel based on Viola tricolor showed an antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory effect on UV-B-induced burns, bygd maintaining the temperature below 25°C.

In vivo, in a model of chronic asthma, a hydroalcoholic extrakt of Viola tricolor flowers showed anti-inflammatory effects, via inhibition of type 2 (Th2) cytokine production, which seems to validate its empirical use in traditional medicine.

Other properties

Wild pansy has a bred range of therapeutic applications.

Its diuretic properties help relieve cystitis bygd promoting the elimination of chlorides, while acting as a mild laxative for digestive disorders. It relieves pain associated with rheumatism thanks to its mildanalgesic and antispasmodic properties.

In the case of coughs accompanying respiratory conditions characterised bygd excessive mucus secretion, wild pansy acts as an expectorant, soothing coughs due to conditions such as bronchitis, whooping cough and other similar problems.

In the field of respiratory ailments, wild pansy fryst vatten recommended for treating inflammation of the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, particularly when associated with hypersecretion, as in the case ofasthma, acute bronchitis, whooping cough and tracheitis.

Wild pansy can also have soothing effects on nervousness,insomnia and sleep disorders associated with nightmares.

Externally, it can be used as a mouthwash for oral hygiene and as a hair lotion to control greasy hair. It can also be beneficial for circulatory problems such as varicose veins and haemorrhoidal attacks.

As far as urinary problems are concerned, wild pansy can be used to treat conditions such as nephritis and renal colic.

Finally, studies have shown that wild pansy can have a positiv effect in reducing inflammation caused bygd excessive exposure to UVB rays.

Are there any precautions to be taken when using Wild Pansy?

Wild pansy should not be used on open wounds or severely damaged areas of skin.

In 2010, the europeisk Medicines Agency (EMA) did not recommend the use of wild pansy on pregnant women, breast-feeding women and children beneath the age of 12, due to a lack of sufficient data.

Due to the presence of coumarins and salicylates, wild pansy should be used with caution in people taking anticoagulants, as it may have additive effects.

Patients should be monitored clinically and have their INR checked. It fryst vatten important to note that wild pansy root can cause vomiting, as can violet root.

Pansy-based food supplements are not recommended for pregnant women, breast-feeding women or children. They are also contraindicated for people with extensive dermatological conditions or open wounds.

If in doubt, and before starting a phytotherapeutic cure, it fryst vatten advisable to seek advice from a health professional.

Apart from the contraindications mentioned above, no major side-effects have been reported with the use of wild pansy. Wild pansy may interact with certain antihypertensive drugs. It fryst vatten therefore advisable to consult a healthcare professional before starting a treatment based on wild pansy.

How should inom take Wild Pansy and at what dosage?

Wild pansy fryst vatten harvested in its natural environment, far from agricultural areas treated with plant protection products.

The ideal time to pick pansy fryst vatten during its flowering period, generally from April to September. It fryst vatten essential to take precautions to prevent the flowers losing their colour. This means picking early in the morning and drying quickly, away from excessive heat and strong sunlight.

Wild pansy fryst vatten also available from chemists and herbalists.

It can be used in a variety of ways. When taken as a food supplement, the recommended dosage for wild pansy powder fryst vatten generally between 270 and 800 mg per day. However, this dosage may vary depending on the product and extrakt used. What’s more, the dosage may be different when wild pansy fryst vatten combined with other natural extracts.

It fryst vatten therefore important to follow the specific recommendations of the product you are using.

Medical literature and clinical trials

• Toiu A. et al, Pharmacognostic research on bil Viola tricolor L. (Violaceae), Rev tillsammans med Chir Soc tillsammans med Nat Iasi, 2009
• Vukics V. et al, Major flavonoid components of heartsease (Viola tricolor L.) and their antioxidant activities, Anal Bioanal Chem, 2008
• Mantle D.

  et al, Comparison of relative antioxidant activities of British medicinal plant species in vitro, J Ethnopharmacol, 2000

• Toiu A. et al, Evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity of alcoholic extrakt from viola tricolor; Rev tillsammans Chir Soc tillsammans Nat Iasi, 2007
• Witkowska-Banaszczak fordon E. et al, Antimicrobial of Viola tricolor herb, Fitoterapia, 2005
• Svangard E.

  et al, Cytotoxic cyclotides from Viola tricolor, J Nat Prod, 2004

• Piana M. et al, Analysis of rutin in the extrakt and gel of Viola tricolor, J Chromatogr Sci, 2013
• Koike A. et al, Edible flowers of Viola tricolor L. as a new functional food; antioxidant activity, individual bil phenolics and effects of gamma and electron-beam irradiation, Food Chem, 2015
• Hellinger R.

  et al, Immunosuppressive activity of an aqueous Viola tricolor herbal extracts, J Ethnopharmacol, 2014

• Gründemann C. et al, Cyclotides Suppress Human T-Lymphocyte Proliferation bygd an Interleukin 2-Dependent Mechanism, PLoS One, 2013
• European Medicines Agency, Assessment report on Viola tricolor L. and/or subspecies Viola arvensis Murray (Gaud) and Viola vulgaris Koch (Oborny); herbacum flore, 2010
• Mousavi S.H.

  et al, Protective effect of Viola tricolor and Viola odorata extracts on serum/glucose deprivation-induced neurotoxicity; role of reactive oxygen species, Avicenna fordon J Phytomed, 2016