- Synonym:
- V. caespitosa D. Don
- Plant Family:
- Violaceae.
- Habit & Habitat:
- A glabrous, perennial, stem less herb, up to 8-20 cm tall, with slender, unbranched roots.
- Plant Description:
- Leaf triangular, obtuse, base truncate. Petiole longer than lamina. Stipules free, dentate. Flower zygomorphic, 5-15mm long, purplish-lilac. Sepals lanceolate, acute, entire. Fruit a capsule, oblong and glabrous.
- Flowering and Fruiting:
- March-May.
- Harvesting Time:
- March-September.
- Medicinal Value:
- It is useful in fever, cough, headache and sore throat.[5] Locally whole plant decoction is used for treatment of jaundice, flu, headache and stomach disorders.Powder of flower mixed with white lump sugar is an excellent remedy for chronic constipation.
- Part Used:
- Whole plant.
- Occurrence:
- Fairly common.
- Future Perspective:
- Collection, Drying, Packing,Herbal Pharmacy.
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