Helichrysum Oil

The Unique, aromatic scent of helichrysum oil helps to clear the mind, awaken the senses and promote inner peace and serenity. This wonderful plant is also called everlasting, strawflower and immortelle. Helichrysum is best known as a flower that keeps its shape and color when it is dried and is therefore often included in dried flower arrangements and wreaths. Helichrysum is a hardy evergreen that bears long stems with velvety needles and clusters of ball-shaped white to golden flower heads.

Originally from the Mediterranean region, it was used by the ancient Romans to repel moths and then gained a following for its honeylike fragrance. The flower is often strewn on floors in Europe because of the sweet aroma that is produced when it is crushed under foot. The plant's essential oil is distilled from several species, such as Helichrysum italicum and Helichrysum angustifolium and it has a soothing, pleasant scent.

Essential oil of Helichrysum can help to alleviate skin irritation, aching muscles and joints as well as aid in upper respiratory congetion. On an emotional level, the essential oil assists with creativity and intuition. It blends well with many other oils including cypress, clary sage, juniper, lavender, pin, bergmot, lemon, rosemary, tea tree and geranium.

Since helichrysum oil helps to stimulate the flow of lymph and firms the skin, it can help to relieve varicose veins and edema. Helichrysum has anti-inflammatory and anti-septic properties.