Eat Your Yard: Violets
The edible plant of the day in my Eat Your Yard video series is violets. We have wild violets growing in various places on our property including our flower bed, in a pot, and in random places across our property.
We use the violet’s heart-shaped green leaves in our salads as well as the purple flowers.
Medicinal Uses of Violets
Violets can be used as a sedative. They are also are thought to be good for liver decongestion. Their heart-shaped leaves are a hint to their benefits. Violets are a circulatory stimulant, and they emotionally support the heart.
Make sure you do your research and are eating the right plants. If you take medications, always make sure you look up any wild edibles to make sure they don’t conflict with your medication.
Click here to see how we use violets and other edible plants in salads:
