Helichrysum italicum
Family: Compositae (Daisy)
Common Names: Immortelle and Everlasting
There are over 500 species of Helichrysum but the italicum species is the most rare and sought after for its range of healing properties and potency. The chemical composition of this essential oil is what makes it so rare and the climate and soil conditions effect it yearly which is why it is so expensive and sometimes not even available! This oil is highly versatile and can be used for a number or ailments, it is especially useful treating skin conditions and anti-aging as well as for first aid treatments and sports injuries.
Family: Compositae (Daisy)
Common Names: Immortelle and Everlasting
There are over 500 species of Helichrysum but the italicum species is the most rare and sought after for its range of healing properties and potency. The chemical composition of this essential oil is what makes it so rare and the climate and soil conditions effect it yearly which is why it is so expensive and sometimes not even available! This oil is highly versatile and can be used for a number or ailments, it is especially useful treating skin conditions and anti-aging as well as for first aid treatments and sports injuries.
Application
- Diffuse and inhale
- Can be applied neat to area of concern or bottoms of the feet
- G.R.A.S -(generally regarded as safe for internal consumption)
- Add to beauty care products and first aid preparations.
Beauty and Personal Care
- regenerates skin tissue
- smooths and moisturizes the skin
- use for new and old scars
- highly effective for wrinkles and anti-aging
- aging spots
- skin pigmentation disorders and blotches
- acne
First Aid
- burns/sunburn
- natural sunscreen
- bleeding/nosebleeds
- bruises
- cuts, wounds, scrapes - stops bleeding and knits the skin back together
- heals tissue quickly and prevents and heal scar tissue
- antiseptic and germ killer
- skin infections
- shock
- stroke
Medicinal Properites
- very effective treatment for sports injuries, especially when treated immediately
- cardiovascular heath: cholesterol, blood thinner
- blood clots
- anemia
- respiratory conditions: bronchitis, asthma, croup,
- skin conditions: eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, dry, cracked skin, rash, eruptions, boils,
- headache and migraines
- cramps, muscle spasms
- pain reliever
- tooth abscess
- cold sores (herpes simplex)
- coughs, cold, congestion, sinusitis
- lymph drainage
- gallbladder infection
- strengthens and detoxes the liver
- varicose veins and spider veins
- allergies
- helps combat inflammation both external and internal
- arthritis
- helps fight off bacteria and infection which will reduce fevers caused by these conditions
- cystitis, colitis, neuralgia
- promotes cell growth and fights free radicals
- calming, relaxant, uplifting
- contains sesquiterpenes which can cross the blood/brain barrier - useful for nervous system conditions, behavior and mood
Caution
Use with care when pregnant and with small children.
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