Dog Violet
Viola canina
Viola canina, commonly known as dog violet, is a plant traditionally not associated with any specific medicinal uses. Scientific studies have focused on its morphological traits and growth patterns; one study analyzed leaf trait measurements from digitized herbarium specimens of V. canina, revealing that the plant exhibits increased growth under ammonia exposure irrespective of mycorrhizal infection status. Another study highlighted differences in essential oil composition, with phytol being the predominant component (55.2%) in aerial parts grown in Northern Kazakhstan, though broader comparisons to other Viola species are needed for a comprehensive understanding. No significant safety concerns or recorded drug interactions have been noted for V. canina, indicating that it may be generally safe when used as part of traditional practices or research contexts.
- Beste Evidenz
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- Warnhinweise
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Nur zur Information. Traditionelle Anwendung bedeutet keine nachgewiesene Wirksamkeit. Evidenz und Sicherheit variieren — siehe die angegebenen Quellen.
Was die Wissenschaft sagt
- V. canina zeigte eine vergrößerte Wachstumskraft unter Ammoniak-Exposition unabhängig von der Mykorrhiza-Invasion.
- Die Studie entwickelte ein Datenset mit 128.036 morphologischen Blattrandmessungen für Viola canina an digitalisierten Herbarien.
- Das Essenzialöl der aerenen Teile von Viola canina, angebaut im Nordkaukasus, enthält hauptsächlich Phytol (55,2 %), was kompositionelle Unterschiede zu anderen Viola-Arten zeigt.
- Die Keimung der Samenblätter wurde durch Wettbewerb mit Nachbarsvegetation bei subalpinen Arten in Alpenregionen eingeschränkt.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dog Violet?
Dog Violet (Viola canina) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Dog Violet?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Dog Violet; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: V. canina zeigte eine vergrößerte Wachstumskraft unter Ammoniak-Exposition unabhängig von der Mykorrhiza-Invasion.
How strong is the evidence for Dog Violet?
The strongest finding for Dog Violet carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Dog Violet safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Dog Violet in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Dog Violet interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Dog Violet in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Dog Violet?
Dog Violet is also known as: Фиалка собачья, Violette des chiens.
Is Dog Violet a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Quellen
- T2 Composition of essential oil of the aerial parts of Viola canina L. growing wild in Northern Kazakhstan. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Effects of atmospheric ammonia and ammonium sulphate on vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizal colonization in three heathland species. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Comprehensive leaf size traits dataset for seven plant species from digitised herbarium specimen images covering more than two centuries. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Are sub-alpine species' seedling emergence and establishment in the alpine limited by climate or biotic interactions? literature abstract metadata