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!

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