Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Violet
The Herbs

(Viola odorata) Leaf: G

Folk Names: Blue Violet, Sweet Violet

Gender: Feminine

Planet: Venus

Element: Water

Deity: Venus

Powers: Protection, Luck, Love, Lust, Wishes, Peace, Healing

Magical Uses: When the flowers are carried they offer protection against “wykked sperytis” and bring changes in luck and fortune. Mixed with lavender, they are a powerful love stimulant and also arouse lust. If you gather the first violet in the spring your dearest wish will be granted.

Ancient Greeks wore the violet to calm tempers and to induce sleep.

Violets fashioned into a chaplet and placed on the head cure headaches and dizziness, and the leaves worn in a green sachet help wounds to heal and prevent evil spirits from making the wounds worse.