The Survival Mom contributes this spring-like post featuring wild violet tea. Find out more about how this delicate flower can be powerfully good for you. ~The Editors
Wild violets make a beautiful and tasty tea with surprising medicinal benefits. Families wanting to be less reliant on big pharma can learn how to to brew a delicious and potentially healthy violet tea. Follow these simple steeping instructions to enjoy the benefits of wild violet.
Brewing wild violet tea is just the beginning! Wild violets are just one small part of natural medicine. Violet leaves and flowers have been used for centuries to soothe coughs, reduce inflammation, and even improve skin health. Natural medicines were one of the go-tos during the Great Depression, too. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves. Let’s start with tea!
Wild Violet Tea Recipe
This recipe uses dried wild violets and is super simple. You may also forage them from a pesticide-free location if you know how to distinguish them from their dangerous look-alikes.
Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1
Add 6- 8 ounces boiling water to dried leaves and flowers.
Step 2
Steep for five minutes.
Step 3
Strain out the flowers and leaves.
Step 4
Drink as is or sweeten to taste. I like honey in my teas and always have some on hand. Note: Honey will alter the color.
How to Make Wild Violet Tea
With its anti-inflammatory and immune system-boosting properties, it makes sense to keep on hand the supplies needed to make this medicinal concoction!
Continue reading more tips about how to make wild violet tea from The Survival Mom here.
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