Violet
Viola(?)
Other names: Violet
Edible plantPhoto credit: Just plain Bill
Safety information
Safety information
Toxicity: Flowers/leaves of Viola odorata low toxicity; some Viola seeds/roots are emetic in quantity (general knowledge).
Contraindications: None known for flower syrup in normal amounts.
Interactions: None well established.
Evidence level
Reported in folk medicine sources; not clinically validated. Folk and historical sources have not been validated by clinical research.
Preparations
syrup · flowers
Part used: flowers
Traditional use: flowers gathered and dried in season, cooked with honey/sugar into a syrup; soothing remedy(Folk and historical sources have not been validated by clinical research.)
Proposed mechanism: Violet flower syrup is a traditional demulcent/cough remedy across many cultures (general knowledge)
Associated conditions
Edibility
Edible parts: Flowers of sweet violet (syrups, candied).
Toxic lookalike warning
Identify carefully: ensure true Viola, not a look-alike; avoid roots/seeds (emetic).
Nutritional notes
Minor; vitamin C in flowers (general).
Healing traditions
Sources (1)
- Lamberti 1991, in Mindadze, Masalebi 2020, N1