Wild pansy

Wild pansy is a plant whose parts growing above the ground are used to make medicine.

Wildpansy is used to speed up metabolism, soothe sore throats, reduce the symptoms of whooping cough and treat constipation. Some people apply wild pansy directly to the skin for dry skin and other skin problems such as dandruff, acne, warts, rashes, eczema and pustular lichen. *Wild pansy** should be stored in a well-sealed container away from sunlight.

How does wild pansy work?

Wildpansy may reduce inflammatory swelling and act as an antioxidant.

How effective is wild pansy?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of wild pansy for sore throats and whooping cough, applied to the skin for dry skin, dandruff, acne, warts, rashes, eczema and pustular lichen, and when used to speed up metabolism. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of wild pansy in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Wildpansy is potentially safe and harmless for most people when taken orally or applied to the skin in appropriate doses.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Not enough is known about the use of wild p ansy during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid wild pansy.

Interactions

At the present time there is no information on interactions of wild pansy with medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of wild pansy depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At this time, there is insufficient scientific data to determine appropriate dosage ranges for wild pansy. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.

References

1. Behmanesh Y, Abdollahi M. Hemolysis after consumption of Viola tricolor. WHO Drug Inf (Iran) 2002;16:15-16.