Viola odorata L., whole flowers, pale blue, controlled organic cultivation - 50g

Viola odorata L., whole flowers, pale blue, controlled organic cultivation

Indication

for dry bronchitis, cough, intestinal cramps, irritated stomach, urinary tract inflammation

Application

2 tablespoons of violet flowers with 1 cup (=150 ml) of hot (=80 degrees) water. Leave to infuse for 20 minutes, covered. Strain (squeeze the flowers with a spoon). 2-3 cups per day. Take as a cure for 4-6 weeks.

Herbal description

Violet flowersViola odorata

History:

The fragrant violet is not only a beautiful and fragrant (= odorata) spring flower with its delicate blue-violet flowers, violets have also been used in natural medicine for centuries. Hippocrates, for example, used the power of violets for all kinds of ailments, including headaches, vision problems and melancholy.In ancient times, the violet was even considered a sacred flower and was dedicated to the god Pan. Violet wreaths were also worn on the head in honor of Saturn. Other violet species such as the pansy (Viola tricolor) have also been used in folk medicine for centuries, although with different applications.Occurrence: Of the 500 known species of violets, most thrive in the temperate zones of the earth. In hotter areas, on the other hand, they are more likely to be found in the mountains.

Plant family:

Violet family = ViolaceaeCommon names: Heckenveigerl, Marienstengel, Oeschen, Osterveigel, Schwalbenblume, Vegeli, Vieli, Violea