Violette des chiens

Viola canina · Dog Violet

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.

En bref
Meilleure preuve
D
Précautions

Information uniquement. L'usage traditionnel ne signifie pas une efficacité prouvée. Les preuves et la sécurité varient — consultez les sources citées.

Ce que dit la science

  • V. canina a montré une croissance accrue sous l'exposition à l'ammoniac, indépendamment de l'infection mycorhizale. D PMID
  • L'étude a développé un ensemble de données comprenant 128 036 mesures de caractéristiques feuillues morphologiques pour Viola canina sur des spécimens herbiers numérisés. D PMID
  • L'huile essentielle des parties_aériennes_of Viola canina, cultivée dans le Nord du Kazakhstan, contient principalement du phytol (55,2 %), montrant des différences composées par rapport à d'autres espèces de Viola. D PMID
  • Le germination des plantules était limitée par la concurrence avec la végétation voisine chez les espèces sub-alpines dans les zones alpines. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Violette des chiens?

Violette des chiens (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 Violette des chiens?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Violette des chiens; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: V. canina a montré une croissance accrue sous l'exposition à l'ammoniac, indépendamment de l'infection mycorhizale.

How strong is the evidence for Violette des chiens?

The strongest finding for Violette des chiens carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Violette des chiens safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for Violette des chiens in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does Violette des chiens interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Violette des chiens in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of Violette des chiens?

Violette des chiens is also known as: Dog Violet, Фиалка собачья.

Is Violette des chiens 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.

Sources

  1. T2 Composition of essential oil of the aerial parts of Viola canina L. growing wild in Northern Kazakhstan. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Effects of atmospheric ammonia and ammonium sulphate on vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizal colonization in three heathland species. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Comprehensive leaf size traits dataset for seven plant species from digitised herbarium specimen images covering more than two centuries. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Are sub-alpine species' seedling emergence and establishment in the alpine limited by climate or biotic interactions? literature abstract metadata