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Combine items and get a FREE MYSTERY GIFT with every purchase of $25 or more! Check out our feedback and bid with confidence! 1 ounce *Certified Organic* Blue violet leaf (cut and sifted) (Viola odorata) Most items are shipped in 1-7 business days. In order to keep our inventory fresh, it will occasionally take longer than our average of 3-4 business days for some items to go out. We will do our best to notify you if we expect any delay. Due to the handmade nature of many of our products and our ever-evolving product line; packaging, labels, and product appearance may vary. Please contact us before you buy if you are concerned about the exact appearance, packaging, or estimated delivery time. Our bulk herbs and spices are plainly labeled for your convenience.
For educational purposes only: BLUE VIOLET LEAF Scientific Name: Viola odorata Common Names: sweet violet, blue violet, English violet, garden violet, purple violet, sweet-scented violet, violet Parts used: leaf, flower, root Active Compounds: Glycoside of salicylic acid (corresponding to its use as a remedy for headache, body pains and as a sedative.) Contain Eugenol, Ferulic-acid, Kaempferol, Quercetin, Scopoletin, Also contains the alkaloid violine, and a glucoside, viola-quercitrin. A paradoxical aspect of some violets is their elusive floral scent quality: With the presence of terpenes is a ketone compound ionone which temporarily desensitizes olfactory response, preventing further scent detection in the session. Background: The Ancient Greeks considered the Violet a symbol of fertility and love and put it in love potions. Pliny suggested a garland of the flowers could prevent headaches and dizziness. Fresh crushed leaves reduce swelling and soothe irritations. As a bath additive the fresh crushed flowers were used for centuries to soothe the skin. The aroma is very relaxing. Violet in a pillow have been used to help ease headaches. Carrying the flowers brings a change in luck, and mixed with lavendar makes a powerful love sachet. Dosage: An infusion of leaves in boiling water (1 in 5) given as 1 to 2 fluid oz. The leaves are prepared for use as a compress. Syrupus Violae Externally: Liquid extract of leaves applied as a compress. Used externally the fresh crushed leaves are believed to reduce swelling and soothe irritations. As a bath additive the fresh crushed flowers are soothing to the skin and the aroma is very relaxing. Applications:. Used for respiratory ailment symptoms of congestion, coughing, and sore throat. All herbaceous parts of many species of violets are mucilaginous, emollient, and laxative. They are used for pectoral, nephritic, and cutaneous diseases. The emetic properties in the leaves and flowers may account for their effectiveness as an expectorant. An infusion of leaves are used, internally and externally, to benefit pre-cancerous and cancerous conditions. May also provide a valid benefit for systemic toxicity, gum disease, arthritis, and some autoimmune conditions. Please consult your health care provider before beginning use of any herb medicinally or therapeutically. Thank you for shopping with Abundance Herbs-N-Spice. Enjoy! Please be aware that S/H rates may not be the same in all our listings. We will always honor the lowest published rate for each item, and we do apply discounted rates to all our items when paid together.
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