Violet Leaf Absolute
Sweet Violet (Viola odorata) is a species of the genus Viola native to Europe and Asia, but has also been introduced in North America. It is also called the Garden Violet. The Sweet Violet can be found near the edges of forests or in clearings; it is also a common "uninvited guest" in shaded lawns or elsewhere in gardens. The flowers appear as early as February and last until the end of April.
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| Botanical Name: | Viola odorata L. |
| Family: | Violaceae |
| Synonyms: | English violet, common violet, garden violet, blue violet, sweet scented violet |
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| Parts Used: | Fresh leaves |
| Extraction Method: | Solvent extraction |
| Appearance: | Very dark green liquid |
| Aroma Description: | Strong green-leaf odour with delicate floral undertones. |
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| Consistancy: | Thick |
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| Historical Uses: | Used in high class perfumes and some use as flavouring |
| Modern Uses: | The leaves have been used for cystitus and pulmonary congestion, current in the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia for excema and skin eruptions with serious exudite. |
| Cautions: | Non toxic, non irritant, possible skin sensitizer. |
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