HELICHRYSUM ESSENTIAL OIL aka Everlasting & Immortelle

Helichrysum italicum Grown in Croatia

Also known as Everlasting & Immortelle, Helichrysum thrives in the cool mountainous climates of Croatia. Helichrysum has a strong rich straw-like floral aroma.

Process: Steam Distilled Essential Oil

Plant Part: Flowers

Note: Middle to Top Note

Aroma Family: Herbal

Aroma: Rich, pungent, warm, sweet herbaceous, very diffusive aroma with honey and tea-like, earthy undertones; has outstanding tenacity.

Blends with:

Balsam of Peru, Basil, Bergamot, Boronia, Chamomile, Cistus, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Marjoram, Niaouli, Oakmoss, Orange, Palmarosa, Peppermint, Petitgrain, Pine, Ravensara, Rose, Rosemary, Sage, Tea Tree, Vetiver & Ylang Ylang.

"This oil finds augmenting application in perfumery … [and] gives interesting effects in ambre [sic], chypre, lily, muguet, rose, and other bases."*1

Benefits:

Calms & soothes skin inflammation, speeds cellular repair assisting wound healing

Recommended use:

Chronic acne, psoriasis, burns & wound healing salves; In blends to help with feelings of frustration, anxiety & emotional stability; Relieves coughs & colds due to antispasmodic and antiseptic features; As an anti-inflammatory for joint pain. 

Care Instructions:

Do not ingest. Contains ketones – avoid use with small children, elders, epileptics, pregnant and/or nursing women.

Information on the traditional uses and properties of essential oils are provided on this site is for educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice. If you have any serious health concerns, you should always check with your health care practitioner before self-administering herbs.

Easy Recipe:

Healing Blend

To encourage skin-cell regeneration.

Equipment:

Bowl

Spoon or stirrer

50ml bottle with cap sterilised

Ingredients:

4 drops Helichrysum Essential Oil

6 drops Frankincense Essential Oil

2 drops Myrrh Essential Oil

1 tbsp Rosehip Oil

1 tbsp Calendula Macerated Oil

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Once blended transfer into glass bottle.

Store in dark, cool place & keeps up to 3 months.

Use: Massage in as required.

References:

1.  Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 291.