Helichrysum Essential Oil
Helichrysum italicum
This Helichrysum is grown organically in the mountains. It is distilled at organically certified distillery from the plants that enjoy 11 hours of direct sun per day. Helichrysum loves sun. Legends say that Helichrysum is the son of the Sun. The name comes from the Greek Helisso- that means ‘turn around’ and -chryso that means ‘gold’.
This helichrysum oil is extracted from the plant Helichrysum italicum, and is commonly known by the name everlasting/ immortelle.
Helichrysum is the only essential oil found to have in it di-ketones, which help with healing and scar reduction.
What does helichrysum essential oil smell like?
Slightly earthy, herbaceous, warm, honey-like fragrance.
Which part of the plant provides the oil?
The flowering tops.
Where has helichrysum oil been sourced from?
This particular helichrysum oil originates from Greece.
How is helichrysum essential oil extracted?
Helichrysum oil is extracted by steam distillation.
This involves using steam from boiling water to extract the essential oil from the plant.
The heat from the steam causes the plant’s cell walls to open allowing the essential oil to be released.
What other oils blend well with helichrysum essential oil?
Helichrysum essential oil blends well with geranium, lavender, lime, neroli, petitrain, rose, sage, sweet orange and ylang ylang.
How can I benefit from helichrysum essential oil?
Here are some ways you can benefit from Helichrysum essential oil:
- Skin conditions: bruises, scars, wound healing, skin repair, eczema, dermatitis. Helichrysum oil is often used in skincare products due to its potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and regenerative properties. It may help reduce the appearance of scars, blemishes, and wrinkles. You can dilute a few drops of helichrysum oil in a carrier oil such as jojoba or coconut oil and apply it topically to your skin.
- Respiratory conditions: chronic respiratory infections, bronchitis, sinus infections, whooping cough. Helichrysum oil may help alleviate respiratory issues such as coughs, colds, and sinus congestion. You can diffuse the oil or create a steam inhalation by adding a few drops to a bowl of hot water and inhaling the steam (with caution to avoid burns).
- Skeletomuscular problems: muscular aches and pains, arthritis, rheumatism, tendonitis, bursitis.
- Digestive system: to stimulate/support the liver and gall bladder.
- Nervous system: soothing, grounding, calming/sedative.
- Emotional uses: depression, anxiety, when emotionally exhausted and debilitated. Helichrysum oil is believed to have calming and uplifting properties that can promote emotional well-being. Diffusing the oil or using it in aromatherapy practices may help reduce stress, anxiety, and promote relaxation.
- Headaches, especially these related to liver overload.
- Wound healing: Helichrysum oil may support wound healing due to its reported antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It can be applied topically to minor cuts, burns, and bruises after diluting it with a carrier oil.
- Pain relief: The analgesic properties of helichrysum oil make it potentially beneficial for managing pain and inflammation. You can apply a diluted solution to areas of discomfort or use it in massage blends for a soothing effect.
Are there precautions I should know about?
People who have undergone surgery or have any chance of internal bleeding should avoid Helichrysum.
Melanie (verified owner) –
Miracle Oil for cuts and scrapes stopped the bleeding straight away!
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Anna (verified owner) –
This is a wonderful oil for healing scars, it is so gently yet incredibly effective. It also works wonders with insect bites! I appreciate how affordable it is as well.
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joan.creasy9 (verified owner) –
a must oil to keep handy at home and to take on holiday.
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ingrid wierenga (verified owner) –
beutiful and rich, you can tell the quality here. Works wonders for all it suggests, and smells amazing
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Michelle (verified owner) –
Very happy with this product, great quality
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Donal (verified owner) –
Bearing in mind i am a sample of one: I found a few drops of helichrysum mixed with a drop of bio-oil completely cleared an obstinate slightly crusty (fungal?) overgrowth on one cheek after a couple of weeks of daily use. It has also been very effective in diminishing or removing some seemingly permanent abrasion scars on my forehead.
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Brenda wendt –
My friend suffered from migraines. I mixed peppermint with helichrysum and sweet almond and rubbed it in a small circle on the top of her head. It definitely took the intenseness of the migraine away.
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