Viola flower syrup

Facts about the flower: Viola tricolor is a traditional medicinal plant. It has been used for centuries in Europe for the treatment of inflammatory lung diseases, and inflammatory skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis… 

I am planning to use the flower syrup in teas, desserts, and to use it as an alternative to cough syrup! 

To make the flower syrup:

Fill a clean glass container (sterilized with hot water) with viola flowers (de-stemmed)

Add (boiled) hot water

Cover with a lid

Let it sit at room temperature for a day

Put it in the fridge for two more days

Strain the beautiful clear blue liquid through a finely meshed sieve

Transfer the liquid - the flower essence into a clean glass jar (sterilized with hot water)

Add the same amount of honey ( I use honey for its antibacterial properties) 

Stir well until its mixed

Store it in the refrigerator 

Enjoy the beautiful color from our mother earth :)

If you give this recipe a try, please tag me @eggplant_diary on Instagram, would love to see your creations :) Let's create and share!