Recipe
Heartsease flower honey
- Herb:
- Wild pansy Viola tricolor
- Method:
- Honey macerate
- Plant part:
- Flower
About 30 minBeginnerRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Rinse dried or fresh flowers and let them drip; with fresh flowers, air-dry briefly on a rack so they do not release too much water.
- In a clean jar, alternate layers of flowers and runny honey (about 1 : 2 flower to honey by volume).
- Close and macerate 2–4 weeks in a warm shady spot, turning occasionally; strain through cloth and store the honey dry.
Extraction
- Herb:
- proportions according to the recipe steps on the card
- Solvent:
- medium composition (water, alcohol, oil, honey…) see the individual steps
- Shelf life:
- after preparation, store hygienically and according to the type of product (cool conditions, light, alcohol)
- Target compounds:
- indicative home extraction — the profile depends on temperature, cutting time and proportions
Notes
Hands-on time is short; maceration takes weeks. If you have diabetes, dilute honey or omit.
Why it works
Maceration in honey releases aromatics and part of the polar compounds gradually; the concentration is variable and does not match standardised extracts.
Related
Wild pansy — Herb card
Honey macerate — Processing method detail