Violet has been referenced as/for: alterative, anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, anti-septic, aperient, astringent, blood purifier, demulcent, diaphoretic, diuretic, emetic, emollient, expectorant, laxative, asthma, bile, blood pressure, breathing, bronchitis, cancer, choroiditis, colds, diathesis, ear disturbances, eczema, epilepsy, headache, toothache, hysteria, kidney diseases, liver diseases, lung inflammation, nervous disorders, neuralgia, pain, rheumatism, scrofula, skin conditions, sneezing, sore throat, sties, and whooping cough.