Barcode: CAL0000013982

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Family: VIOLACEAE

Scientific Name: Viola patrinii Ging

Collector: N. Venugopal and T.S. Jayaseelan

Country: India

Uses: Herb is bruised and applied to foul soresand ulcers; it is also used in treatment of scrofula, syphilis and biliousness. In Chinese medicine prescribed against cancerous growth. Dried flowersis used as purgative, also prescribed for coughs and colds, and used in preparation of Unani medicines, like Rogan-banafshah and Joshanda.