Violet ~ Viola Odorata
Other common names: viola, wild pansy, heartsease Family: Violaceae (violet) Parts used: flowers, leaves Energetics: cooling, moistening Taste: sweet, salty Plant gifts: Violet can be worked with to address congested lymph (breast congestion, cysts, swollen lymph glands), hot and/or dry inflamed tissues, sore throat, insomnia. Plant preparations: food, infused oil, poultice, salve, syrup, tea, tincture, […]
Elder ~ Flowers and Berries!
”Feared by the devil. Favoured by foragers. Elder is the very essence of summer with its fragrant flowers and black berries. It was said that an elder planted by your house would keep the devil away.” Botanical name: Sambucus nigra Family: Adoxaceae Parts used: flowers, berries Taste: sour (berries) bitter (flowers) Energetics: cooling, drying In […]