Violet
Sweet Violet
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Violet
Sweet Violet
Viola odorata
Perennial anchorMedicinalFoodCompanion
Ayurvedic Profile
Dosha Effect
Pacifies Pitta & Vata
Rasa / Taste
Sweet; Bitter
Virya / Energy
Cooling
Medicinal Actions
Demulcent, lymphatic, expectorant, anti-inflammatory; gentle and moistening
Why This Plant
"The modest Venus flower of tender affection. Libra's gentleness and grace — violet moves the lymph and soothes dry tissue, teaching that gentleness is a form of strength."
Cultivation
Hardy perennial groundcover; part shade; moist soil; self-seeds.
Zone: 6a
Safety
Leaves and flowers safe. Roots/seeds can be emetic.
