Helichrysum Helichrysum italicum Essential Oil Information

Helichrysum Essential Oil |
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Botanical Name |
Alternative Names |
Source Location |
Plant part used |
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Helichrysum italicum |
Everlasting, Immortelle |
Mediterranean regions |
Flowers |
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Extraction Method |
Color |
Consistency |
Aroma Strength |
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Steam distillation |
Light yellow |
Thin |
Medium/strong |
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Fragrance |
Fresh, sweet and floral, with hints of honey and white wine |
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Benefits |
Treats respiratory issues like asthma, bronchitis and whooping cough, as well as headaches and migraines, plus liver ailments and allergies. Is a regenerative wound healer, and if applied in time may prevent hemorrhaging. Relieves joint pain associated rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis, and reduces the inflammation of repetitive action injuries. Commonly used for abscesses, acne, boils, burns, cuts, dermatitis, eczema and irritated skin. |
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Blends Well With |
Bergamot, Calendula, Chamomile Blue, Clary Sage, Clove, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Neroli, Niaouli, Palmarosa, Pine, Ravensara, Rose, Rosehip, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang |
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Constituents |
Nerol, neryl acetate, geraniol, pinene, linalool, isovaleric aldehyde, sesquiterpenes, furfurol, eugenol |
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Properties |
Anti-allergenic, anti-inflammatory, antitussive, antiseptic, astringent, cholagogue, cictrisant, diuretic, expectorant, fungicidal, hepatic, nervine |
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Safety |
GRAS* Consult a professional before ingesting, or if pregnant or breastfeeding |
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*Generally Regarded As Safe