6 things you can make with Wild Violets
Wild violet recipes – viola odorata
- Include violet leaves and flowers in your spring salads to aid digestion.
- Steep 2 cups of leaves and flowers in one litre of boiling water overnight and drink the next day. This infusion will ease a nagging cough and soothe internal mucous surfaces.
- Apply chopped leaves mixed with honey to boils and acne.
- Drink two or more cups of leaf infusion to ease monthly breast swelling and fibrocystic complaints.
- Use violet poultices in addition if there is pain or swelling in breast tissue.
- Violet is a really COOL plant. Drink it to cool you down and reduce fevers.
As you harvest, be sure to thank Miss Violet for all her help.
Happy Spring!