Violet Leaf/Heartsease

Bulk Herbs: Violet Leaf/Heartsease
Viola tricolor

Format: C/S
Size: 1 oz package

Also known as Heartsease, Viola tricolor, Wild Violet, Wild Pansy, European Violet, Johnny-Jump-Up, Violeta.

Origin: Bulgaria

The European or sweet violet is cultivated for its beautiful, fragrant flowers, which are also used in perfumes, flavorings, and herbal medicines. Violets have been used in traditional folk medicine for thousands of years. The Greeks considered the violet a symbol of fertility and love, and were known to add it to any love potion that they made. The young leaves and flower buds can be eaten raw or cooked. They make a very good salad, and a tea made from the flowers or leaves is equally as tasty.

The dried leaf is traditionally used as a tea, and the fresh leaf and flower are used in salads, soups, jellies, jams, and other food preparations. It may also be taken as a liquid herbal extract.

Note: Taking excessive amounts may cause nausea and vomiting

In Magick, Violet leaf is ruled by Venus and water. It is an excellent herb for all types of love and healing magick!

For educational purposes only. The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated this information. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.