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
Violet (Viola spp.), historical botanical illustration

Growing and using it

Life cycle

Herbaceous perennial.