Description Also known as Sweet Violet As far back as 500 BC, violet herbs were used in poultice form as a cure for surface cancer (skin cancer). Homer relates how the Athenians used violets to moderate anger. Pliny recommended wearing a garland of violets to prevent headaches and dizziness. Actions: Alterative, depurative, expectorant, antineoplastic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic. This well-known tiny plant is valued greatly for its blood cleansing properties. In this respect it is hardly surpassed by any other plant. Even if the pollution of the blood has gone quite far, the cleansing effect of its leaves can be noticed quite plainly by its action of loosening mucous obstrucion in the inner organs, by its aid in the creation of better blood, and by its aid in improving the restistance of the body. Blue violet also has a long history as a cough remedy, aiding in the treatment of bronchitis and upper respiratory problems. It may also play a useful role in providing relief of skin conditions, rheumatism and urinary infections. Blue violet has also earned a reputation in the holistic approach as an anti-cancer herb.
Posted on: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 13:21:10 +0000
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