Medicinal plant
Violet
Viola spp.
A soothing spring green, fresh and topical.
A demulcent, moistening and soothing to dry or irritated tissues, and a vulnerary/anti-inflammatory used topically in traditional herbal practice for irritated skin. Also a nutritive edible spring green and flower.
Properties
Demulcent — Coats, moistens, and soothes irritated internal tissues
Lymphatic — Traditionally supports lymph flow and lymphatic function
Expectorant — Helps loosen and move mucus from the lungs and chest
Energetics
Cooling Moistening Relaxing
Growing and using it
Life cycle
Herbaceous perennial.