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Source of validity: Traditional
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Sweet Violet (Viola odorata) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in Europe and Asia. Its leaves and flowers have been applied topically in poultices or salves to support minor wounds, bruises, and sometimes external bleeding. The rationale for this use is primarily based on traditional herbalism, which attributes soothing, anti-inflammatory, and mildly astringent properties to the plant. Historical texts such as those by Nicholas Culpeper and in various ethnobotanical sources mention its use to "cool" and "dry" wounds, which in herbal theory would help staunch minor bleeding. However, there is little if any robust scientific research validating the efficacy or mechanism of Sweet Violet in stopping external bleeding. Modern phytochemical analyses show that Viola odorata contains flavonoids, saponins, and mucilage, which may have some mild anti-inflammatory or skin-soothing actions, but evidence for hemostatic (bleeding-stopping) effects is lacking or anecdotal at best. Thus, the use of Sweet Violet for external bleeding is justified primarily by traditional practice rather than scientific validation, and should not be relied upon for serious or persistent bleeding.

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