Scientific Name: Viola sororiai, viola odorata and Viola tricolor
Plant Family: Violaceae; violet family
Culinary Uses: Leaves and flowers are edible and can be in pestos salads, wraps or as a steamed green.
Actions: Diuretic, demulcent, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, antitumor, alterative, lymphagogue, vulnerary, antirheumatic, and mild laxative
Energetics: Cooling and moistening
Uses: Infusion, syrup, honey, vinegar, poultice, compress, salve, and infused oil
Contraindicated in individuals who have G6PD (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase) deficiency as it may worsen hemolytic anemia.