Organic Violet

Organic Violet

Produced by Marija Petrovic at 105 E 6th Street Jacksonville, FL 32206 in a cottage food operation that is not subject to Florida’s food safety regulations. 

Gluten-free, Egg-free, Sugar-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free, Soy-free

20 grams/ 0.7 

Violet, Viola moderate is a purple flower from the Viola family, and its leaves and flowers can be used to make sandwiches or oust, or just as a lovely garnish.

Other than the culinary use, it can be made into honey, poultice, salve, or tea. Its herbal actions are multiple: anti-inflammatory, lymphoagogue, wind healing, anti-tumor, and demulcent. It is a blood cleaner and helps with bronchitis, whooping cog, swollen lymph nodes, and the treatment of cancer. It can be used topically as a compress or poultice for varicose veins insect bites and acedemia. 

Please use caution if you have G6PD deficiency which can lead to a rare hemolytic anemia. 

Contraindications and cautions: Please consult a qualified health care provider and use caution in children, the elderly, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. 

References

https://chestnutherbs.com/violets-edible-and-medicinal-uses/