Helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum)

Helichrysum has a floral green, rosy, warm, gentle, spicey, woody and slightly herbal scent. It's scent is emotionally warming and opening, uplifting to the subconcious, relaxing and elevating to the mind. The oil is steam distilled from the flowers of the plant.

This oil can give spectacular results when used in regenerative skin care because it promotes the formation of new tissue.

Helichrysum is:
  • calming
  • drying
  • comforting
  • heating
  • inspirational
  • cleansing
  • grounding
  • anticoagulant
  • mucolytic
  • antispasmodic
  • tissue regenerating
  • expectorant
  • anesthesia-like
  • anti-inflammatory
 Common uses include treating:
  • inflamed skin
  • bleeding
  • boils
  • bruises
  • skin rashes/irritations
  • abscess
  • acne
  • dermatitis
  • scarring
  • liver and spleen congestion
  • hypertension
  • phlebitis
  • sciatica
  • sinus infection
  • arteriosclerosis
  • cardiac arrythmias
  • liver disorders
  • tissue pain
  • eczema

This oil blends very well with chamomile, bergamot, cypress, lavender, orange, lemon and rose.
Use this oil in your vaporizer/diffuser to stimulate the right brain which would be of use in meditation, visualization, creative arts and active imagination.

Relaxation Massage oil:

  • 2 drops Helichrysum
  • 2 drops Chamomile
  • 2 drops Hyssop
Add these essential oils to 1 tablespoon (15ml) of carrier oil. Massage a loved one who is feeling stressed and then switch so that you get pampered too.

Bathing for Stress Relief:

Add 5-10 drops of Helichrysum to a bath, after the water is drawn. Mix it well and enjoy. Breathe deep and relax.

Helichrysum has no special precautions listed in any of my sources.