Helichrysum Essential Oil
Botanical Name: Helichrysum italicum
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Flowers
Note Classification: Base
Aroma: Sweet, earthy, green floral
Largest Producing Countries: France, Bosnia, Italy, and Spain
Traditional Use: The flowers have been used to treat skin conditions, and liver ailments.
Properties: Anti Allergenic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antispasmodic, astringent, cholagogue, cicatrizant, diuretic, expectorant, hepatic, nervine, stimulant.
Benefits: Acne, allergies, asthma, bronchitis, bruising, burns, colds, cough, dermatitis, eczema, fever, lethargy, liver congestion, muscular aches and pains, nervous exhaustion, rheumatism, scarring, spleen congestion, sprains, stretch marks, sunburn, wounds. The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory actions of this oil make it a wonderful addition to burn or bruise blends.
Of Interest: The word helichrysum is named after the golden yellow flowers of the plant, and comes from the Greek words helios meaning sun and chrysos meaning gold. The common name, immortelle, also comes from the flowers, because they are long lasting blossoms that do not wither easily.
Safety Data: Generally considered safe.
Botanical Name: Helichrysum italicum
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Flowers
Note Classification: Base
Aroma: Sweet, earthy, green floral
Largest Producing Countries: France, Bosnia, Italy, and Spain
Traditional Use: The flowers have been used to treat skin conditions, and liver ailments.
Properties: Anti Allergenic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antispasmodic, astringent, cholagogue, cicatrizant, diuretic, expectorant, hepatic, nervine, stimulant.
Benefits: Acne, allergies, asthma, bronchitis, bruising, burns, colds, cough, dermatitis, eczema, fever, lethargy, liver congestion, muscular aches and pains, nervous exhaustion, rheumatism, scarring, spleen congestion, sprains, stretch marks, sunburn, wounds. The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory actions of this oil make it a wonderful addition to burn or bruise blends.
Of Interest: The word helichrysum is named after the golden yellow flowers of the plant, and comes from the Greek words helios meaning sun and chrysos meaning gold. The common name, immortelle, also comes from the flowers, because they are long lasting blossoms that do not wither easily.
Safety Data: Generally considered safe.