Wild Violet | Viola sororia
Known as "Spring Violet", "Wild Violet", or "Common Blue Violet" This sweeet delicate flower is a reminder that the spring season has come and is here to stay.
I remember a year ago when I discovered this flower for the first time. I had decided it was time to slow down and dedicate myself fully to process of listening to the earth and pursuing herbalism. This was a sensitive time where it was necessary for me to slow down after intense burnout and exhaustion. This was a time of extensive healing and now that I see these flowers sprouting again, I am proud to see how far I have come, and the deeper relationship that I have developed with the land.
Violets are sweet, shy herbs that sticks close to the earth, spreading across shady meadows. This herb is highly medicinal, anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory.
Violets are a optimal expectorant that helps clear mucous and congestion from the airways. Which is perfect for coughs, colds, and other respiratory infections. Mucilage is a gelatinous substance found in Violet leaves that helps coat and soothe irritation internally such as scratchy sore throats. Violets are an excellent lung support and are also very stimulating for the immune system. Violets contain twice the amount of vitamin C as an orange of equal weight.
Violets have high salicylic acid content which is the main active ingredient in Aspirin, and most acne products for its ability to reduce pain and inflammation, and fever. The available mucilage also helps soothe abrasions and skin irritations such as eczema and dry skin.
Violets are used to sooth pain, aches and inflammation in the form of tea, oils, or salves. Those who suffer from arthritis, joint pain, and frequent cramps should introduce Violet medicine into their personal apothecary.
Violets are also used to treat swollen lymph nodes and to help drain the lymphatic system. They have also been used to dissolve cysts treat cancers of the lymphatic system, breast, and lungs through the form of poultices.
Violets have also been used for nervous strain, hysteria, physical and mental exhaustion, depression, and irritability. In addition to treating symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes.
Violets are also used to help cleanse the blood and due to a high amount of Alkaloids they have a relaxing effect on blood vessel. This is important for those who suffer from high blood pressure and circulation issues.
Here I have included scientific literature regarding the medicinal uses of Violets:
The Antibacterial and Phytochemical Aspects of Viola odorata Linn. Extracts Against Respiratory Tract Pathogens
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