How to make Violet oil and its uses

This violet oil, extracted from violet leaves and flowers of wild violets, offers numerous skin benefits and potential relief for insomnia.

This pure and natural violet oil infusion offers versatile applications, whether used in lotions, salves, or on its own as a massage oil.

Soft and fragile violets have fascinated me since childhood. Their uplifting aroma always brought me back to my equilibrium. Only later did I learn that they are beautiful, fragrant, and edible, so I added them to salads, sandwiches, or drinks. Their striking violet color and specific taste made every plate stand out. Only later on I discovered their medicinal benefits and their use in natural remedies and skincare products. I hope my discovery of Violet doesn’t stop.

What is Violet infused oil?

The best way to start is to infuse it in oil. Letting the plant’splant macerate in oil for a certain time allows the herb to extract its medicinal properties. Since violets are in short supply, the optimal method to preserve them is by creating violet infusions, which herbalists can later incorporate into skin care products such as creams, balms, and body butter.

Violet leaves or violet flowers?

Both leaves and flowers are edible and possess similar medicinal properties. Their anti-inflammatory, demulcent, hypnagogue, vulnerary, and antirheumatic activities, which are explained below in more detail, will benefit us for topical use.

Violet Oil uses and benefits.

in skincare

• Violet oil contains mucilage that soothes dry skin, and it is a great moisturizer. You can use it to make this wonderful whipped violet body butter.
• Its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties might help with skin issues such as acne or eczema.
• It has antiseptic properties and healing properties that help to heal wounds – Soothe wounds, bruises, and rashes.

for hair

Violet oil benefits dry skin and hair. Its mucilage helps soothe and shape hard-to-manage hair. For scalp massage, massage it gently into your hair and scalp for nourishment, leave it in for a few hours or overnight, and then wash out.

Help with Insomnia

This study suggests using violet oil in the form of nasal drops as a natural remedy to help with chronic insomnia (1)

Violet’s calming therapeutic benefits and soothing aroma can aid with a peaceful night’s sleep. You can place it in a diffuser for calming aromatherapy.

Might help with dry eye disease

Intranasal administration of violet oil may help with dry eye disease (2)

For External Use – Massage

Violet oil’s relaxing, moisturizing, and soothing properties make it a perfect massage oil for your self-care routine. You can use it for achy muscles and joints or varicose veins.

Alternatively, add a few drops of Violet Oil to your bathwater and Immerse yourself in the calming ambiance.

Relieve inflammation and irritation.

Its anti-inflammatory properties help with muscular and joint problems requiring detoxification and pain relief, such as rheumatic aches and pains.

promotes lymph production or lymph flow

Violet oil encourages a healthy lymphatic system and circulation. By supporting the lymphatic vessels, it may, therefore, help reduce the size of lumps and bumps associated with cysts or fibrocystic breasts.

A similar way also works with Violet tincture, which is very easy to make.

might ease hemorrhoid discomfort

Adding a few drops of violet oil into a bath helps ease the discomfort of hemorrhoids.

Help with cough

In the traditional Healer’s Handbook—A Classic Guide to the Medicine of Avicenna—violet Leaf oil has been used to calm the irritating cough by rubbing it thoroughly on the chest and breasts.

What is violet leaf absolute?

Violet absolute, also called Violet essential oil, is highly aromatic and one of the costliest fragrances used in perfumery. To produce one kilo of this costliest and most labor-intensive natural fragrance material, you need 2300 kilos of hand-picked violet leaves. Even though violet leaf absolute is usually used in very low concentrations, it gives a unique and characteristic fragrance that is very difficult to duplicate. Violet leaf absolute is extracted in a complex manner that requires chemical solvents and cannot be made at home.

Ingredients to make Violet Fragrance Oil

Violets (Viola Odorata)

Easy-to-spot violets are among the first blooming flowers in early spring. The most common in Europe is viola odorata, which is distinguished by a typical sweet aroma. The fresh Violet that grows in North America is Viola sororia, which lacks the signature violet scent. However, both belong to the category of medicinal and culinary herbs. There are more than 550 viola genera; some are rare and should be protected, and some are inedible or poisonous.

Before you start foraging, identify the type of species in your neighborhood and then research its uses.

Sweet Almond oil

It is one of my favorite carrier oils. I have used it when making rosehip oil or elderflower oil, as it is very beneficial for the skin, especially mature skin. 

I like Its ability to boost collagen production and keep the skin hydrated and soft.

However, you can also use extra virgin olive oil, jojoba oil or grapeseed oil as an alternative.

It can also heal any skin burns and relieve skin rashes.

Sweet almond oil protects the skin against potential UV damage.

The best way to select your carrier oil is to know what skin type you have and what oil you should use later. This guide might help you to choose the right carrier oil for your skin.

How to make violet oil

First step: Gather the plant material

Start with collecting violets on a sunny, dry day. Don’t wash the violets; instead, choose a place where plants are not close to roads or dirty pathways, mechanically remove any dirtiness, and let them pat dry for one day to get rid of extra moisture. 

Second step: Infuse it in oil

Using a sterile jar, gently place semi-dried flowers and leaves in it. 

Pour over sweet almond oil or any other carrier oil of choice. Close the jar with a cloth and rubber band so it can breathe, and place it in a dark spot. Shake occasionally and add some oil in case of possible evaporation. Violets should be completely submerged in oil.

Third step: Strain it

After 4 weeks, strain the mixture through the muslin bag, squeezing every drop of oil. Don’t waist even drop of this valuable oil. Label and enjoy

Faster Infusion method

You don’t need any additional or specific equipment for this simple process infusion; however, it is time-consuming as you must wait for your violet oil for at least one month. If you want to speed up the process, you can do it faster with the double boiler method. You are using a double boiler method or water bath. Place the jar with herbs and carrier oil in a double boiler and slowly bring it to a simmer. Use a thermometer to check the temperature, as it should not exceed 60 degrees. Let it simmer for 5-6 hours. Then remove the oil, add flowers and violet leaves, and repeat the process until you get your desired color and scent. But at least three times.