Sweet Violet is a glabrous or pubescent herb that grows in
Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of western
Himalayas. It is useful in the treatment of several diseases both in the Ayurvedic and in the Unani systems of medicine. The plant is also cultivated in gardens (cultivated varieties).
The flowers are a chief component of the Unani herbal medicine `Joshanda', which is used in the treatment of cold and cough. The flowers show emollient and demulcent properties, and are used for the preparation of 'sherbat.' Sherbat is used as a household remedy for coughs and sore throat, hoarseness and ailments of infants.
