Wild Pansy (Viola tricolor): Skin Benefits, Uses and How to Prepare It
Wild Pansy (Viola tricolor): Skin Benefits, Uses and How to Prepare It IMPORTANT: Wild pansy is generally a gentle, well-tolerated herb, but it is not free of precautions. People with a known allergy to plants in the violet family should avoid it. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not use the plant internally without a doctor’s advice, due to insufficient safety data. At high doses or with prolonged use, nausea, vomiting or irritation may occur, because of the saponins it contains. If you are following any medication, especially for kidney conditions or chronic skin disorders, talk to your doctor before starting a course. Medicinal plants complement, but do not replace, professional medical care when a skin problem persists, worsens, or is accompanied by fever. ...