Wednesday, 17 April 2024

Plants We Used to Use 524. Yellow wood violet

Yellow wood violet (Viola biflora) flowers can be used as a thickening agent in soup. They've also been employed to soothe skin conditions, like eczema and insect bites, as well as respiratory and urinary conditions. Extracts have been added to bath salts; skin lotion and lip balm.
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