🌿 Blue Violet (Viola odorata)

Also known as: Sweet Violet • Wild Violet • Heart’s Ease
Family: Violaceae (Violet family)
Origin: Europe, North America, and temperate Asia
Parts used: Dried leaves and flowers
Primary use: Internal & External

✨ Description

Soft, graceful, and quietly powerful, Blue Violet is the herb of comfort and renewal.
Its heart-shaped leaves and delicate purple blossoms have been treasured for centuries for their ability to cool inflammation, purify the blood, and gently move the lymph.

The scent is faintly sweet and floral, carrying the essence of spring’s first bloom. In the apothecary, Blue Violet is used to ease tension in the body and mind — a soothing ally for the lungs, skin, and emotional heart.

🍵 Dried Herb Uses

As a cooling, cleansing tonic or tea:

Respiratory Support: Calms coughs, sore throats, and dryness in the lungs.
Lymphatic Cleanser: Supports gentle detoxification by stimulating lymph movement and waste removal.
Skin & Inflammation Relief: Traditionally used to help clear acne, eczema, and irritated skin from the inside out.
Nervous System Soother: Provides emotional grounding and softens anxiety or heartache.

Directions (Internal Use):
Steep 1–2 teaspoons of dried leaf and flower in 8 oz of hot water for 10–15 minutes.
Drink up to 3 cups daily for gentle detox and calm.
Pairs beautifully with Calendula, Red Clover, or Burdock Root for skin-focused blends.

💧 External Uses

Use as a wash or compress for rashes, minor burns, or swollen lymph nodes.
Add to bath soaks for cooling and relaxation.
Infuse in oil for balms or salves that soothe dry or irritated skin.
Apply cooled tea as a facial toner for puffiness or redness.

🔮 Metaphysical & Energetic Uses

Heart Chakra Support: Opens emotional flow and invites gentleness and forgiveness.
Aura Cleansing: Used in baths or incense to clear stagnant energy and restore peace.
Dream Work & Intuition: Promotes quiet, introspective dreams and emotional clarity.
Symbol of Renewal: Represents rebirth, grace, and healing after hardship.

Affirmation:

“I release what burdens me and let peace bloom within.”

🌿 Pairing Suggestions

Red Clover – for lymph and skin detox synergy.
Calendula – for soothing inflammation and glow.
Blue Lotus or Rose Petals – for emotional healing and meditation.
Chamomile or Lemon Balm – for relaxation and calm digestion.

🌼 Harvest & Sourcing

Our Blue Violet is sustainably hand-harvested in early spring, when its leaves and blooms are richest in volatile oils and nutrients.
They’re shade-dried to preserve their vivid green and purple hues, delicate fragrance, and gentle medicine.

⚖️ Energetics & Taste

Taste: Mild, sweet, and slightly earthy with soft floral notes.
Energetic profile: Cooling, moistening, soothing, and heart-centering.
Pairs well with: Calendula, Red Clover, Blue Lotus, and Chamomile.

⚠️ Warnings

Safe for most adults when used moderately.
Avoid excessive use during pregnancy or while nursing.
Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.

🌻 A Note from the Herbalist

Gentle doesn’t mean weak — and Blue Violet is proof.
It cools what’s inflamed, softens what’s tight, and heals what’s tender — in the body and in the spirit.

This humble flower is an herbal whisper of compassion, perfect for blends focused on detox, skin clarity, and emotional healing.