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Blue Violet Leaf
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Blue Violet Leaf, also known as Sweet Violet, has been used medicinally for over two thousand years. In ancient times, Blue Violet was used as a treatment for skin cancer, to ease temper, and to prevent headache and dizziness. The leaves and flowers of Blue Violet are edible and contain large amounts of Rutin. Flowers are sometimes added to salads or made into jellies. The plants constituents also include eugenol, ferulic-acid, kaempferol, quercetin, and scopoletin. Blue Violet Leaf is often used in a syrup to relieve respiratory ailments, coughing, and sore throat. Blue Violet Leaf has also been used to treat digestive disorders. Recent research indicates that Blue Violet Leaf contains a type of natural aspirin, which validates its use in the past to treat headaches and body pains as well as a sedative. It may also play a useful role in providing relief of skin conditions, rheumatism and urinary infections. Blue Violet Leaf has also earned a reputation in the holistic approach as an anti-cancer herb mainly through its blood purifying ability.
(This herbal ingredient can be purchased from Viable Herbal Solutions in powdered and capsule form as part of our Single Herb sales program.)
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