Violet Leaf Absolute has green, earthy and slightly floral aroma in dilution. It finds wide usage in medicinal preparations including meeting the treatment needs of ailments like bronchitis, insomnia, headache, rheumatism, sore throat, sluggish circulation and others.

Violets are lovely harbingers of spring. Early in the season when the sun barely warms the ground they put out their lovely violet flowers, a promise of the coming season. In mythology, Violets are linked to Jupiter and Io, one of his beloveds. Fearing the revenge of his jealous wife Jupiter changed Io into a Heifer and created Violets to be her fragrant food. Although these days they are not much used for food or medicine, in the past they were highly respected. Violet syrup and candied Violet flowers were eagerly anticipated as seasonal delicacies. Their healing and cosmetic virtues are equally esteemed since at least the 10th century. The essential oil is relatively new and very precious to aromatherapy, as previously it was only used in perfumery. Going by the traditional uses and high regard that the ancients held for this herb its availability to aromatherapy holds a lot of promise.