Recipe
Cold water maceration of violet flowers
- Herb:
- Sweet violet Viola odorata
- Method:
- Cold maceration
- Plant part:
- Flower
About 25 minBeginnerRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Fill a jar about one fifth with flowers and cover with cooled boiled water.
- Steep 8–12 hours in the fridge, strain — very delicate unboiled flavour.
Extraction
- Herb:
- proportions according to the recipe steps on the card
- Solvent:
- medium composition (water, alcohol, oil, honey…) see the individual steps
- Shelf life:
- after preparation, store hygienically and according to the type of product (cool conditions, light, alcohol)
- Target compounds:
- indicative home extraction — the profile depends on temperature, cutting time and proportions
Notes
Steeping time means overnight in the fridge (prepare evening for morning).
Why it works
Home preparation following this recipe is mainly educational and cultural; it should not be assumed to match the extractive or safety profile of registered medicines or standardized extracts. Check specific effects, drug interactions, and contraindications on the herb card and with your clinician if you use prescription drugs.
Related
Sweet violet — Herb card
Cold maceration — Processing method detail