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Night violet (Hesperis matronalis)


night violet

Effect:

Diuretic, diaphoretic


Areas of application:

For tea beautification in bladder and kidney teas and in tea for beautiful skin. Fluid buildup, conceivable in cases of uric acid and metabolic disorders, purulent inflammation of the skin, sebaceous glands


Plant parts used:

flowering shoot tips


Collection time:

June to August

To find:

The night violet is a medium perennial plant and can sometimes be found in our gardens, or near dry bushes, on fences or walls.


Ingredients:

essential oils


Other:

The night violet is sometimes used for smoking.


The name is not just that, the plant only smells at night and attracts many nocturnal butterflies. The night violet is more of a scented plant than a medicinal plant.


The fragrant plant is edible; the flowers and leaves can be used in salads.

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