Evidence supporting the use of: Violet
For the health condition: Fungal Infections
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Violet (Viola odorata and related species) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, including for skin conditions such as fungal infections. In various traditional systems, violet leaves and flowers have been applied topically or used in washes to treat minor skin ailments, which may have included fungal infections, due to their purported soothing and anti-inflammatory properties. However, there is a lack of robust scientific evidence specifically supporting the antifungal efficacy of violet extracts. Most modern research on Viola species focuses on their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and mild antimicrobial properties, but studies directly evaluating their antifungal activity are limited, small in scale, or inconclusive. Therefore, while the use of violet for fungal infections is justified by tradition and historical precedent, its efficacy is not well supported by modern scientific research. As such, violet should not be considered a primary or evidence-based treatment for fungal infections, but may be used as a supplementary or supportive remedy in certain traditional medicine contexts.
Other ingredients used for Fungal Infections
10-Undecenoic Acid3-Phenyllactic Acid
Agarikon Mushroom
Ajoene
Ajuga
Alantolactone
Allicin
Allium tuberosum
Allyl isothiocyanate
Allyl sulfide
Aloe vera
alpha-pinene
alpha-terpineol
Ampelopsis
anamu
Ardisia
babchi
Baphicacanthus cusia
barberry
Barleria
basil
bee hive
bee propolis
benzyl isothiocyanate
beta-pinene
bisabolene
black nightshade
black walnut
borneol
Brazilian peppertree
Caesalpinia crista
cajuput
Calendula
camphor oil
caprylic acid
carvacrol
caryophyllene
Centipeda
chalcone
chamomile
Cinnamomum
cinnamon
citral
citronella
coconut oil
commiphora
copaiba oil
curry leaf
Dianthus
eucalyptus
eugenol
Euphorbia
gamma-terpinene
garlic
geranial
geraniol
geranium
Glechoma hederacea
glyceryl caprylate caprate
glyceryl monolaurate
Gnaphalium
goldenseal
green tea
Hedyotis
henna
Herb Robert
Houttuynia
Indian fagonia
jojoba oil
Kefir
Labdanum
Lactoperoxidase
Laggera pterodonta
Lantana camara
lauric acid
Lebbek
lemongrass
Leptospermum scoparium
lichen
linalool
Litsea
liverwort
lodhtree
Macaranga indica
Mahonia
mangostin
marigold
Marking Nut Tree
melaleuca alternifolia
Melia
Menthol oil
Monolaurin
Morinda
Mountain Pepper
Mustard
Naphthoquinones
Neem tree
nut grass
Onosma bracteatum
oregano
oregon grape
oriental arborvitae
Oroxylum indicum
pau d'arco
Pentacyclic triterpenoids
phenolic compounds
phlorotannins
Plectranthus amboinicus
Plumbago zeylanica
Polygodial
polyphenols
Propolis
rosemary
rue
sage
Salvia
Sandalwood
Sapindus mukorossi
schizonepeta
Self-Heal
Soapberry
Sophora
Stereospermum
Storax
Sumac
Tea Tree Oil
Terpinen-4-ol
Terpinolene
Thaumatococcus daniellii
Thiosulfinate
Thuja
Thymol
Tulbaghia
turmeric
Undecylenic acid
Violet
Water Pepper
Winter Savory
Wrightia tinctoria
zanthoxylum
Zingiberene
Other health conditions supported by Violet
Abdominal PainAbscesses
Acid Indigestion
Acne
Allergies (respiratory)
Anxiety
Arthritis
Asthma
Bleeding (external)
Blisters
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Chest Pain
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (general)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Conjunctivitis
Constipation (adults)
Cuts
Dermatitis
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Eczema
Emotional Sensitivity
Eye Infections
Eyes (red or itching)
Fever
Fungal Infections
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Headache (general)
