PLANT PART
Flowers
AROMA
Deep, Herbaceous, Warm
NOTE
Middle-Base
Essential Oil Datasheet | Helichrysum
Helichrysum – Helichrysum italicum
Helichrysum is an effective oil for acne, bruises, boils, burns, cuts, dermatitis, eczema, irritated skin, and wounds.
Country of Origin:
Native to North Africa and throughout the Mediterranean
Extraction Method:
Steam Distillation
Botanical Family:
Asteraceae (Compositae)
Chemical Families:
Monoterpenes, Monoterpenols, Sesquiterpenes, Sesquiterpenols, Ketones, Esters
Precautions
- It can be irritating if too much is used.
- Check with your healthcare provider before using during pregnancy.
Therapeutic Properties
Helichrysum supports the body through post-viral fatigue and convalescence and can also be used to repair skin damaged by psoriasis, eczema, or ulceration.
Analgesic | Anti-inflammatory | Antiallergenic |
Antidepressant | Antispasmodic | Cicatrisant |
Skin Healing | Tonic | Wound Healing |
Antibacterial | Antiviral | Antifungal |
Neuroprotective | Neurotonic | Vasoconstrictor |
Haemostatic | Nervive |
Body Systems Applications
Circulatory System
Circulatory System
Varicose Veins
Apply topically with cypress and gently massage into affected areas.
Bleeding and Hemorrhaging
Apply topically where needed to help blood coagulate.
Digestive System
Digestive System
Endocrine System
Endocrine System
Alcohol & Heavy Metal Toxicity
Take internally in a capsule to promote a healthy liver and pancreas function and heavy metal chelation.
Immune System
Immune System
Integumentary System
Integumentary System
Wrinkles and Stretch Marks
Apply topically with myrrh onto wrinkles and stretch marks. It is also useful for cellular regeneration and cell renewal.
Nose Bleeds
Apply topically over the bridge of the nose to stop bleeding.
Scars and Wounds
Apply topically to support skin renewal. Great for wounds and scars, supports the healing of burns.
Psoriasis and Skin Conditions
Apply topically with lavender over areas of concern.
Limbic System
Limbic System
Emotional Trauma
Apply topically with lavender to pulse points and diffuse to provide relief.
Lymphatic System
Lymphatic System
Muscular System
Muscular System
Aches & Pains
Apply topically to area of concern to help provide relief.
Nervous System
Nervous System
Shock and Pain Relief
Apply topically to the back of the neck or area of pain.
Tinnitus and Earache
Massage topically over the area of concern to calms spasms and inflammation.
Reproductive System
Reproductive System
Respiratory System
Respiratory System
Cough and Congestion
Combine sandalwood and lemon with this oil and rub topically along the throat and chest to ease coughs and congestion; helpful for asthma, coughs, colds, relieve allergies.
Skeletal System
Skeletal System
Urinary System
Urinary System
Safety
Non-toxic, generally non-irritating. Best if used at low dosages.