Helichrysum Essential Oil 

Botanical Name: Helichrysum italicum
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Fresh flowers and flowering tops
Note Classification: Middle
Aroma: Powerful, rich honey-like scent with a delicate tea-like undertone
Largest Producing Countries: France, Italy, and Spain

Traditional Use: Used as a fixative in soaps, cosmetics, and perfumes.

Properties: Analgesic, anti-allergenic, anticoagulant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitussive, astringent, cholagogue, cicatrizant, diuretic, expectorant, fungicidal, hepatic, nervine, and stimulant.

Benefits: Abscess, acne, allergic conditions, asthma, bactericidal infections, boils, bronchitis, bruising, burns, chronic coughs, circulatory disorders, colds, cuts, debility, depression, dermatitis, eczema, fever, flu, lethargy, liver congestion, muscular aches and pains, nervous exhaustion, neuralgia, pain relief, rheumatism, scarring, skin inflammation, spleen congestion, sprains, strained muscles, stress-related conditions, whooping coughs, and wounds.

Blends Well With: Bergamot, black pepper, cedarwood, chamomile german, clary sage, clove, cypress, eucalyptus citriodora, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, juniper, labdanum, lavender, lemon, mandarin, mimosa, niaouli, oakmoss, oregano, palmarosa, Peru balsam, pine, ravensara, rose, rosemary, tea tree, thyme linalol, vetiver, and ylang ylang.

Of Interest: There are about 500 species of helichrysum, of which only a few produce essential oil for distillation.  Romans used helichrysum to repel moths from their houses and listed it in various texts for its medicinal benefits.  Used throughout Europe as a strewing herb – a plant material that can be crushed underfoot to create a pleasant aroma and /or deter bugs.

Safety Data: Non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing.

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This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate.

As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier).