🌿Western Herbalism
Sweet Violet
Viola odorata
About Sweet Violet
Sweet Violet (Viola odorata) is a herb used in the Western Herbalism tradition to help with Respiratory Issues, Cough, Skin Health, and Headache. The aerial parts and leaves are the parts traditionally used, used both internally and topically.
Botanical background
Viola odorata is a species of flowering plant in the viola family, native to Europe and Asia. This small hardy herbaceous perennial is commonly known as wood violet, sweet violet, English violet, common violet, florist's violet, or garden violet. It has been introduced into North America and Australia.
Source: Wikipedia, via iNaturalist
Parts used
Aerial Parts · bothLeaves · both