Baldwins Violet Leaves ( Viola Odorata )

Viola odorata (herba)

Origin: Italy

Sweet Violet is one of the most popular of all the varieties of the Violet species.

Violets blossoms are associated with Venus and so have been used during the Greco-Roman times.They are pretty good to eat fresh, and can be included on salads as a beautiful garnish.

Health perks:

A European native herb, packed with vitamin C and vitamin A content that is similar to that of spinach.

This herb is a gentle expectorant and demulcent that calms and emolliates inflamed respiratory tissues while aiding mucus clearance.

A widely-used lymphatic tonic which helps reduce stagnation, swellings and cystic conditions by decongesting and encouraging lymph flow.

Violet leaves prove useful to irritated and sensitive skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis, even rashes. This is due to the herb's inflammatory-relieving and cooling properties.

This herb is traditionally prescribed to individuals with conditions relating to heat, dryness and stagnant flow. Violet leaves usually addresses these varied expressions seen from compromised lymph, lungs and skin, in particular.

Violet leaves, according to some, have traditionally been used as a treatment for anxiety and nervousness. The herb appeases an imbalanced nervous system displaying restlessness. Following on, have also been tested for their efficacy in treating chronic insomnia.

Approx 5-10g of dried leaves per 250ml of boiling water can be steeped for ten minutes, strained, and drunk up to three times a day.

P.S. ***If pregnant/ nursing, or there are health imbalances that require attention, it is always wise to consult a qualified herbal practitioner... even before trying a new remedy.