Sweet violet
Viola odorata · Violaceae
Sweet violet
Violette
Viola odorata
Violaceae
Traditionally used
Sweet violet flowers make a soothing cough tisane, easing dry bronchitis where secretion is scant and loosening what is stuck. Their salicylic character also opens the sweat glands, making them part of gentle spring metabolic cures. The flowers are infused alone, or blended with birch, elder, fennel, and liquorice.
In three languages
Français — Les fleurs de violette font une tisane béchique apaisante, calmant la bronchite sèche où la sécrétion est rare et fluidifiant les mucosités. Leur caractère salicylé ouvre aussi les glandes sudoripares, ce qui les inscrit dans les cures métaboliques douces du printemps. On infuse les fleurs seules ou mêlées de bouleau, sureau, fenouil et réglisse.
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Sources & lineage
European phytotherapy tradition; salicylic glucoside and volatile oil
Kept alongside