Blue violet, Viola odorata, is a traditional and natural healing herb with a long history of use with coughs, asthma, breast cancer, and more. The dried herb is safer than the fresh, but it should still be avoided in high doses, and in pregnancy.

Magickally blue violet is burned on incense charcoal on Fridays to bring wealth.

Excerpted with permission from Materia Medica by liz Johnson.

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(Health needs should always be considered before taking herbs, supplements, or medications. Talk to someone qualified in the use of these herbs before using as medicine. These herbs are generally regarded as safe for food use.)