This beautiful spring flower is often seen in parks, gardens and meadows. It is not only a beautiful plant, but also useful.

Purple archangel, because we are talking about it, is a plant with many culinary and health applications.

It is a plant that appears very early every year. The first shoots of this annual perennial appear already at the beginning of March, and when the winter is mild, even at the end of February. I'm talking about temperature conditions in Europe. It is also found in America, North Africa and Asia.

The plant has a long stem, reaching up to 30 cm, covered with delicate hairs. It has a rectangular shape and is empty inside.

At the end of which leaves appear and then flowers. The leaves are furrowed and their underside is smooth and shiny. The upper side of the leaves is also covered with fine hairs.

The flowers are a beautiful pinkish purple color. The shape resembles a goblet with a lid.

Purple archangel is a very common plant, although it likes fertile and loamy soils. It is a self-pollinating and melliferous plant. In addition, it is used in the kitchen for salads. Both leaves and flowers are used for this purpose.

Healing properties of Purple archangel

Although considered a weed by many farmers, it is a valued material obtained by herbalists. The plant has soothing properties, has a good effect on the digestive tract and liver. It has anti-inflammatory and relaxing properties.

It is rich in iron, flavonoids, fiber and many vitamins, which is why it is used as an addition to vegetable salads.