Country of Origin: Croatia, Organic
Botanical Name: Helichrysum italicum
Plant Part: Leaf and Plant
Note: Rich Herby and Earthy
 
 
Man Found Standing writes:
 
Historically Helichrysum italicum has been used to assist in:
 
First Aid: great for all wounds, burns, bruising, because it assists with the rapid regeneration of new cells
Pain & Inflammation: muscles, sprains, rheumatism, headaches, broken bones
Antimicrobial: inhibit infections in open wounds and sores
Nerves: regeneration of nerve cells, neuropathy
Skin: aids healing of skin cancer (wonderful results in putting it directly on a couple times a day for two or three weeks), dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, acne, scaring, sunburns, broken veins, stretch marks, spots
Detoxifying: blood cleansing, stimulates the liver cell, viral colitis, gallbladder infections, lymph drainage
Respiratory: eases asthma, whooping cough, sinus infections, pulmonary spasms
Mental: relieve stress, depression, empowers courage, compassion, personal growth
 
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
 
Historic Benefits: “Everlasting and Immortelle” are the common names of Helichrysum that denote the eternal bliss and never ending health benefits of these sunshine flowers to mankind. Historically one of the most desired essential oils, Helichrysum is known to heal a wide range of illnesses. It has been traditionally used to heal in Ayurveda for 5000 years to heal bronchial irritation, scavenging of free radicals, sprains, inflammation, digestive problems, scars, sports injuries, and skin conditions.
 
Blends Well With: Chamomile, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary, Sage, Sandalwood, Spruce, Tea Tree, Ylang Ylang
 
Precautions: No special precautions.