Helichrysum Italicum Wild Harvest Essential Oil
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Helichrysum is also known by the names Immortelle and Everlasting. There are over 500 species of helichrysum, but only a few of them produce an essential oil. It’s long been touted in the aromatherapy community as a powerhouse when it comes to skin conditions and respiratory concerns.
Name of Oil: Helichrysum
Latin Binomial: Helichrysum italicum
Countries of Origin: France, Italy, Yugoslavia
Scent Profile: Fresh, earthy, herbaceous
Parts used in distillation: Flowering tops
Oil Characteristics: Light yellow, thin, medium to strong intensity
Cultivation: Indigenous Wild Harvest
Applications
Used in aromatherapy for the symptomatic relief of:
Anticoagulant, severe bruising, hematoma, purifies the blood, drain lymph glands, stimulates liver, kidneys, spleen, and pancreas, eczema, allergies, rashes, psoriasis, decrease swelling, rheumatoid arthritis, bronchitis, sinus infections, cough and inflamed skin.
Used in aromatherapy to help ease emotional symptoms of:
Spirituality, mental agility, grounding and increases dream activity.
History
In traditional herbal medicine helichrysum is used as an expectorant, antitussive, anti- inflammatory, and anti-allergenic agent in Europe. It is usually taken in the form of an infusion or decoction.
Chemical constituents
nerol, neryl acetate, a-pinene, b-pinene, myrcene, limonene, 1,8cineole, borneol, linalool, 4,7-dimetyl-6-octen-3-one, 3,5-dimethyloctane-4,6-dione, 2,4- dimethylheptane-3, 5-dione
Safety & references
Safety:
No known safety concerns
Books Cited:
The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2nd Edition – Salvatore Battaglia
Essential Oil Safety , 2nd Edition – Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young
Aromatherapy – Jennifer Peace Rhind
The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy – Valerie Wormwood
Aromatherapeutic Blending – Jennifer Peace Rhind
The Fragrant Mind – Valerie Wormwood
Recipes & Tips
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Helichrysum Italicum Wild Harvest Essential Oil
- Regular price
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$44.00 CAD - Regular price
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- Sale price
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$44.00 CAD
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