Viola yedoensis is a dry whole plant of Violaceae. It is produced from the lower reaches of the Yangtze River to the southern provinces of China. Harvested in spring and autumn, remove impurities, wash, chop, fresh or dry raw. What medicinal value does Viola have? Know about the effect and function of dried viola.
Medicinal value:
Viola yedoensis is cold in nature, slightly bitter in taste, and has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxification. It is mainly used for jaundice, dysentery, mastitis, red eye swelling and pain, pharyngitis; external application is used to treat injuries caused by external injuries, carbuncle swelling and venomous snake bites.
Edible value:
There were 29.27g protein, 2.38g soluble sugar, 33.95mg amino acid and many vitamins per 100g dry matter of Viola yedoensis.
Take the seedling or tender stem of Viola yedoensis, blanch it with boiling water, soak it in water for 3-5min, fry it, make soup, steam it with noodles or cook porridge.
Garden value:
Viola yedoensis is full of delicate flowers, which can be used for window sill, desk, shelf and other indoor decoration, and can also be made into a bonsai.