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Source of validity: Traditional
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Violet (Viola odorata and related species) has been used traditionally in herbal medicine to treat skin conditions, including carbuncles (clusters of boils caused by bacterial infection). In various systems of traditional medicine such as Ayurveda and Unani, violet leaves and flowers have been applied topically or taken internally for their purported anti-inflammatory and soothing effects. The rationale in folk medicine often centers on violet’s reputed ability to "draw out" toxins and reduce heat or swelling in affected tissues. However, there is very limited scientific evidence to support these uses. Most modern clinical research on violet focuses on its mild anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities, but these studies do not specifically address carbuncles or serious bacterial skin infections. There is no robust clinical trial data demonstrating efficacy for carbuncles, nor is violet recognized in modern evidence-based guidelines for this condition. Its use for carbuncles today remains primarily rooted in traditional practice rather than scientific validation.

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