Don't forget the violet leaves after the blooms have faded!! They are just as valuable for your plate- packed with Vitamin C and Rutin.
What's rutin, you say?
Check out this video on how violets can help you out if you've got varicose veins! Violets are delicious, nutritious and contain compounds that can support your goal to strengthen your heart, veins and entire cardiovascular system.
I use violet leaves in the place of kale in smoothie recipes that call for it... kale needs to be blanched before it's eaten, so if I don't have any properly prepared I know I can just grab a handful of violets! Both of these greens contain similar vitamins.... but you can eat violets raw!