Violet Oil

Oleum Violae

Historical tradition – not medical advice, and no health or healing claims. more

Historical botanical drawing: Violet — Violet

Tradition (Hildegard's writings) ¹

In Hildegard's tradition, violet oil was associated with the care of stressed skin.

Ingredients

Olive oil; violet leaves and flowers.

Preparation ¹

Warm 500 ml of olive oil and let it boil for two to five minutes. Add 20 g of chopped violet leaves and flowers, leave the preparation to cool and pour it through a sieve into a dark bottle.

Note

Keep it away from the eyes.

Botanical background

The violet (Viola odorata) is credited with soothing and skin-caring properties. Its above-ground parts are used — a plant 5 to 10 cm tall with heart-shaped leaves and fragrant violet flowers.

Sources & references

Heepen, Günther H.: Das Heilwissen der Hildegard von Bingen. Gräfe und Unzer Verlag 2015. S. 109.

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Historical tradition. The above describes how this preparation was recorded and used in the tradition of Hildegard of Bingen. This is cultural-historical information, not medical advice and not a health or healing claim, and it is no substitute for advice from a doctor or pharmacist. If you have health complaints, please consult your doctor or pharmacy.

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