Helichrysum Essential Oil
Helichrysum essential oil is extracted from the Helichrysum italicum/Helichrysum Angustifolium plant that mainly grows in European regions of France, Spain and Italy. This plant belongs to the Asteraceae family. This oil is watery and its color is pale yellow although the color may range from pale yellow to red. Besides having a tea and honey undertone, Helichrysum essential oil has a characteristic straw-like fruity aroma. Extracted by steam distillation method from dried or fresh flowering head clusters of the Helichrysum plant, this oil is also known as Everlasting Oil. Helichrysum Oil is packed with properties such as anti-inflammatory, astringent, anti-allergenic, expectorant, antispasmodic, diuretic, analgesic, cytophylactic, nervine and cholagogue. Although the oil is non-poisonous and non-sensitizing, it shouldn't be used on children under the age of 12.
Origin
Italy
Certificate on Demand
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Uses
- Helichrysum oil is mainly used as an ingredient in massage oils, creams and lotions. These essential oils can be used for vapor therapy or during warm bath to cure muscle aches and inflammation, problems related to digestion and respiration and headache. As this oil is suitable for sensitive skin it can be used on children also. Helichrysum oil also has soothing and calming properties which helps to cure depression. Athletes and bodybuilders widely use the essential oils containing Helichrysum oil as it is highly effective in treating muscle inflammations due to hectic physical activities. When it is used on the skin, it is used neat or diluted.
- Creams and lotions containing this oil as an essential ingredient can fight skin problems such as aging of skin, acne, dermatitis and it also helps in removal of scars. This oil can also be added to personal care items.
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