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WHEN IS PANSY CONTRAINDICATED?
What is pansy and what is it used for?
Pansy is a plant of the same family than violet, which has similar components as mucilage, beta carotene, tocopherol, flavonoids, salicylic acid and salicylates (0.1%).
Pansy has diuretic, depurative, emollient, laxative, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
What contraindications does pansy present?
- Pregnancy and lactation: We do not know how safe this plant is during pregnancy and lactation due to its content of saponins, especially the root.
- People who are taking medication: they should consult their doctor before using this plant because of its diuretic effects.
- It is generally considered a safe plant for healthy adults.
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This article was endorsed by Elisenda Carballido - Dietitian nutritionist. Postgraduate in Phytotherapy and master in Nutrition and Metabolism.
