Botanical Name: Viola odorata Common name: Sweet Voilet Pl Read More
Botanical
Name: |
Viola odorata |
Common name: |
Sweet Voilet |
Plant family: |
Violaceae |
Genus: |
Viola |
Appearance/Color: |
Dark green liquid |
Odor: |
Earthy, leafy, herbaceous |
Blends With: |
Herbs, and wood extracts |
Origin: |
Europe and Asia |
Source: |
Leaves |
Method
of Extraction: |
Solvent Extraction |
Absolute oils are the essential
oils which are highly concentrated and have high potency. These Concentrated
absolute oils have high aromatic properties thus they are majorly preferred in
cosmetics, perfumery, and aromatherapy. During the postproduction processes
these oils are further concentrated to make their absolute.
The Viola plant (Viola odorata)
is a tiny perennial plant grown mostly for its ornamental dark violet or white
flowers. It is native to Europe and Asia, but has also been introduced to North
America and Australasia. It is also known as Sweet Violet, English Violet,
Common Violet, or Garden Violet. The sweet, unmistakable fragrance of Violet
has been popular for centuries, particularly in the late Victorian period and
it has long been used as an ingredient in many cosmetics and perfumes. Both the
leaf and flowers also have a long tradition of use in herbal medicine. It has
historically been used to treat congestive pulmonary disorders and sensitive
skin conditions. In India, where it is known as Banafsha, it is commonly used
to treat sore throats and tonsillitis. Its scent was also believed to comfort
and strengthen the heart during times of grief. Violet Leaf Absolute essential
oil has an earthy, leafy, herbaceous aroma with subtle floral notes. It is
solvent extracted from the leaves of the plant resulting in a very thick, green
substance that is almost solid at room temperature (needs warming in order to make
the oil mobile). In modern aromatherapy the oil is used for its soothing and
comforting effect on both the mind, skin and body. As with most expensive
absolutes and essential oils, Violet Leaf is also used as an ingredient in high
end perfumes.
Violet Leaf Absolute is an
intriguing absolute to work with. Aromatically, it possesses a green aroma with
a slight earthy, floral character at low dilutions. As an absolute, Particularly
it is preferred for use in perfumery and fragrancing applications. It blends
especially well with essential oils in the floral, herb and wood families. The
sweet, unmistakable fragrance of Violet has been popular for centuries,
particularly in the late Victorian period and it has long been used as an
ingredient in many cosmetics and perfumes. Both the leaf and flowers also have
a long tradition of use in herbal medicine. It has historically been used to
treat congestive pulmonary disorders and sensitive skin conditions. In India,
where it is known as Banafsha, it is commonly used to treat sore throats and
tonsillitis. Its scent was also believed to comfort and strengthen the heart
during times of grief. Violet Leaf Absolute essential oil has an earthy, leafy,
herbaceous aroma with subtle floral notes.
COMMON USAGE
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Rheumatic Conditions
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Fluid Retention
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Edema
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Cellulite
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Stress-induced Acne
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Prematurely Aged Skin
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Bruising
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Sore Skin
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Nervous Exhaustion
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Perfumery
Ingredients:
Major Constituents.:
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9, 12-Octadecadienoic Acid
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2,6-Nonedienal
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Hexadecanoic Acid
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3-Pentadecenal
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1-Hexadecene
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1-Octadecene
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2,6,11-Trimethyldodecane
TOXICOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
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Hazards: skin sensitization.
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Cautions (dermal): Hypersensitive,
diseased or damaged skin, children under 2 years of age.
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Maximum dermal use level 0.8%
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Adverse skin reactions, phototoxicity
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Acute toxicity Non-toxic.
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Antioxidant/pro-oxidant activity
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Carcinogenic/ anticarcinogenic potential
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Toxicity: No additional data available.
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Persistence & degradability: Biodegradable.
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Bioaccumulation Potential: Bioaccumulation is
unlikely to be significant because of the low water solubility of this product.
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Mobility in soil: The product is insoluble in
water
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Results of PBT and vPvB Assessment: No
additional data available.
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Other adverse effects: Do not allow product to
enter streams, sewers or other waterways.