Violet

(Violet)
Sanskrit: बनफ़्शा • Botanical: Ionidium suffruticosum Ging.

Banafsha (Viola/Ionidium) is described as a fragrant purple flower used in medicine. It is found in the Himalayan regions. The flowers and roots are used medicinally. It is particularly beneficial in respiratory conditions, fevers, and as a gentle laxative. The flower syrup is used in coughs and colds. It has cooling and soothing properties. Verse: 12.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sweet (Madhura)
Quality (Guna)
Unctuous (Snigdha), Heavy (Guru)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sweet (Madhura)
Key Constituents
Violine, Salicylic acid, Mucilage
Also Known As
English: Violet
Sanskrit: बनफ़्शा
Hindi: बनफ़्शा, बनफ़शा

What is Violet (Banafsha / बनफ़्शा)?

Banafsha (Viola/Ionidium) is described as a fragrant purple flower used in medicine. It is found in the Himalayan regions. The flowers and roots are used medicinally. It is particularly beneficial in respiratory conditions, fevers, and as a gentle laxative. The flower syrup is used in coughs and colds. It has cooling and soothing properties. Verse: 12.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Jwaraghna (antipyretic)
  • Kasahara (alleviates cough)
  • Hridya (cardiotonic)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

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