violet Archives - The Nerdy Farm Wife DIY Herbal Recipes, Soap Making & Body Care Projects Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:52:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://thenerdyfarmwife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/yellowflower.png violet Archives - The Nerdy Farm Wife 32 32 How to Make Violet Leaf Salve https://thenerdyfarmwife.com/violet-leaf-salve-recipe/ https://thenerdyfarmwife.com/violet-leaf-salve-recipe/#comments Wed, 01 May 2024 16:26:34 +0000 https://thenerdyfarmwife.com/?p=24228 Here’s a recipe for violet leaf salve, which is especially useful for eczema, dry skin, and swollen lymph nodes. While violet flowers are almost gone where I live, the leaves will still flourish in shady spots around my house for months to come. There are about 78 species of wild violets found in North America, plus...

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]]> https://thenerdyfarmwife.com/violet-leaf-salve-recipe/feed/ 2 Lilac & Violet Sore Throat Elixir https://thenerdyfarmwife.com/lilac-violet-elixir/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:42:23 +0000 https://thenerdyfarmwife.com/?p=23976 In this recipe, fresh lilac and violet flowers combine with honey and brandy to make a tasty herbal elixir for sore throats and mild coughs. Why did I choose these two plants? Well, first of all, they’re two of my favorite springtime flowers and they look so pretty together! But mainly, because they also have...

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