violet
violoa sororia
Abundant in vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium & beta carotene, violets are stellar lymphatics: unassuming bouncers, escorting toxins & bacteria away from our cells & eradicating conditions both of physical & emotional stagnancy.
After an illness, a residual feeling of being under the weather can linger. According to herbalist and educator Sajah Popham, of The School of Evolutionary Herbalism,
‘this is typically due to cellular debris stagnating within the system, as well as dead bacteria or viruses secreting exotoxins that maintain a low grade fever and inflammatory state. Alteratives like violet are excellent for clearing out all of that metabolic waste, clearing the blood and lymph, and reducing the inflammatory load.’
Violets are a cooling, soothing, lubricating oasis. When you’ve been sick, or you’re on the verge of getting sick, violets help to clear glandular congestion by moving moisture through the system; resolving inflammation in the blood, joints and skin, while replenishing it with minerals & nutrients. The high nutrient content make violet nettle’s hydrating counterpart.
We harvest our violet blossoms & leaves in the wild, all over Northern Vermont in the spring.*
F I N D I T I N :
{ violet & fir oxymel }
Cloaked in the noble essence of the balsam fir, wild violets waltz upon the velvet forest floor in this alluring elixir. To fortify a rugged & resilient existence, the North has relied upon the vast stores of Vitamin C veiled in evergreens since the days of old. Rich equally in Vitamins C & A, violet's subtle charm swirls through this luminous libation. Relish in a captivating cocktail, as is, or in a decadent dressing. Shake before sipping & keep cool to prolong longevity.
{ wild violet leaf & flower with wild balsam fir needles in side hill cider mill raw barrel-aged apple cider vinegar & brigham apiaries raw honey }
