Violet Leaf Absolute

Botanical Name : VIOLA ODORATA L.

Coming from the Europe and Asia, Viola is a perennial flower with sweet-smelling violet and white flowers.The plant spreads through stools that are above the ground. This cute flower can reach 15 cm in height and can be found in the clearings of the forests.

Oil

The liquid has a viscous green-brown colorthat becomes solid at room temperature and needs special guidelines and usage instructions. It scent is metallic, green and earthy having woody floral notes. The leaves of the plant are left to dry out for a long time resulting in an elegant garden-like fragrance that enriches many high class perfumes. The violet scent is unique and easily recognizable among other fragrances. The scent of the leaf differs from the flower fragrance.

Extraction

The extraction method used to obtain this absolute is by using a solvent onto the crushed leaves.

Chemical composition

The chemical ingredients that combine into this absolute are: Nonadienal that blends well in green accords, parmone, eugenol, hexyl alcohol, benzyl alcohol. All of them contribute equally to obtain this unique and distinctive essential oil.

USES

Medicinal use: The leaves possess antibacterial properties and thus the pharmaceutical industry employs them intensively. There are several cancer treatments that employ violet leaves successfully. Also it has been reported that violet leaves have the ability of alleviating throat cancer pains. There are many receipts involving violet leaf absolute that are meant to reduce pains and infections. It is also known to work as a sedative. It is also used in bronchitis, headaches, sleep disorders and poor circulation.

Cosmetic: Violet leaf absolute is famous for its distinct fragrance and the perfumery industry treasure it accordingly.

Culinary use: The French Violet syrup is famous all around the world. It is obtained by extracting it from the violets and Americans use it for marshmallows and violet scones.