HELICHRYSUM
Botanical name: Helichrysum italicum

Also Known As (AKA):  Immortelle, Everlasting

Therapeutic Benefit - Mind:  Helichrysum eases depression, stress, exhaustion, fear, and panic. It is a very compassionate oil.

Therapeutic Benefit - Body:  Helichrysum is anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory. It is an emollient that is very good for healing wounds, scars, bruises, and regenerating cells. Helichrysum is a detoxifier that is good for drug withdrawals. It eases swelling, asthma, migraines, headaches, shock, athlete’s foot, and muscular aches. Helichrysum is an immunity stimulant and an effective free radical scavenger. It is also good for blood circulation, arteriosclerosis, hematoma, rheumatoid arthritis, herpes, and liver disorders.

Therapeutic Benefit - Spirit:  Helichrysum is used for meditation.

Application Method:  Dilute 10 drops in 1 oz carrier oil, massage oil, or lotion and apply to skin or bath. Use 4 drops in 2 cups of hot water for a steam.

Action Word:  Rejuvenating

Color Energy:  Yellow - Cleansing

Fragrance:  Woodsy, spicy, herbaceous, earthy

Note:  Middle-Base Note

Color of Oil:  Light yellow

Major Chemical Constituents:  curcumene, italicene, neryl acetate, pinene

Common Adulterants:  Rarely adulterated

Blends well with:  Bergamot, Chamomile, Clary sage, Clove, Geranium, Frankincense, Lavender, Mandarin, Orange, Petitgrain, Rose, Rosewood, Yarrow

Botany:  A yellow flowering plant of the Daisy family. It grows on dry, rocky or sandy ground around the Mediterranean.

History:  Helichrysum is also known as Immortelle or Everlasting because the yellow flowers once picked retain their color even as they dry out.