Viola betonicifolia
Viola betonicifolia, commonly known as the Betonica-leaf violet, is a distinctive medicinal herb prized for its unique therapeutic properties. Belonging to the Violaceae family, this plant is traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies to support respiratory health and soothe inflammation, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and healing.
- Scientific name: Viola betonicifolia
- Family: Violaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Violaceae and falls under the genus Viola.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Violaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Viola | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Viola betonicifolia, is recognized by several different common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is referred to as 戟叶堇菜, a name used across various linguistic standards including zh-hans, zh-hant, zh-hk, and zh. Additionally, in Persian, it is known as بنفشه کوهی.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 戟叶堇菜 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 戟葉堇菜 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 戟葉堇菜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 戟叶堇菜 | Wikidata |
| fa | بنفشه کوهی | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 箭葉堇菜 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 戟叶堇菜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白犁头草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 尼泊尔堇菜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 箭叶堇菜 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans several distinct regions across Asia. In Western Asia, its presence has been documented within the borders of Afghanistan. The species is also widely distributed throughout various parts of China. Specifically, it can be found in the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast regions of the country. Additionally, its habitat extends to the island province of Hainan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Viola betonicifolia, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices. While the whole plant is often employed in holistic remedies, specific attention is frequently given to the roots for their unique therapeutic properties. The vegetative structure is characterized by distinct petioles that support the foliage, which serves as a primary source for medicinal preparations. Most notably, both the plant leaves extract and a concentrated leaves extract are widely documented for their bioactive compounds, making these parts essential in the formulation of herbal treatments.- Total parts
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| plant leaves extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| petioles | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves Extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Viola betonicifolia has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include saponins, 3-methoxydalbergione, fat, flavonoids, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| saponins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-methoxydalbergione | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fat | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitamin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Viola betonicifolia has 9 reported activities identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Analgesic, Antidepressant, Antihelminthic.
- Total activities
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihelminthic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Laxative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Spasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Spasmogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Viola betonicifolia has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include constipation, gastritis, hepatic coma, indigestion, peptic ulcer.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| constipation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatic coma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| indigestion | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peptic ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pyelonephritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| urolithiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |