Vivacious violet...

Viola odorata

Genus species:  Viola odorata L. or tricolor L.
Family:  Violaceae
Common names:

• V. odorata: sweet violet, blue violet, english violet
• V. tricolor:  heartsease, wild pansy, herb trinity, Johnny-jump-up

Part used: Leaf, flower
Energetics:  cool, moist
Taste:  cool, sweet, mucilaginous
Actions: expectorant, demulcent, diuretic, nutritive, alterative, emollient
Degree of action: 2nd
Tissue states: atrophy, stagnation

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