Violet Flower Tea 紫罗兰 Matthiola incana

Matthiola incana  紫罗兰 Common Stock

Matthiola incana aka Common Stock 紫罗兰 (紫羅蘭) zǐluólán

English name : Violet

Latin name : Matthiola incana

Helps in healing respiratory illness, such as flu and cough. It prevents bad breath caused by dental cavity. It also helps to solve hangover problems and reduce tiredness.

Violets have been used to improve acne, anger, asthma, bronchitis, colds, eczema, fever, fibrocystic breast disease, grief, headache, heartbreak, lymphatic congestion, mastitis, mumps, psoriasis, scurvy, sore throat, ulcers, urinary tract infection, varicose veins, and whooping cough. Apply a cloth soaked in violet leaf and/or flower tea to the back of the neck to treat headaches. The flowers are eaten as a breath freshener.

Violet flower essence helps those that feel lonely, despite being surrounded by others. It increases openness and helps shy aloof people that want to share but feel overwhelmed.

They have both expectorant and diuretic properties and can be taken in a tea for coughs, colds, and rheumatism. Make a pot of violet tea to use as a gargle, or add honey to thicken the tea.

In Pakistan, violet tea is drunk to increase sweating and reduce fever. It's also said that violets relieve anxiety, insomnia and reduce high blood pressure. In the 17th century throat lozenges, made with violet conserve, were used to treat bronchitis, as well as to combat sinus congestion.

Most common functions of Violet Flower:

Hay fever, allergies, clearing sinuses, clearing the chest, relieve congestion, relieves sinus headache, brest cancer, weeping eczema and skin compaints, boils and carbuncles

First drank during Victorian times by the wealthy, violet tea is said to evoke memories and also for medicinal purposes. The scent and taste of violet tea was once fit for a queen, but now you have the opportunity to make your own.

Matches : rose bud, mint and marigold. If combine with Lavender, this tea will enhance its healing effectiveness.

Drinking Method :

Pour boiling water over 2g of dried Violet flowers. Strain the flowers and put water away.

This step is to wake up the flowers, or you could just wash them with clean water.

Steep the tea for 5 to 8 minutes together with a pinch of Stevia leaves a for sweetening taste. Enjoy!