Better known as Immortelle, Italian Helichrysum italicum has highly fragrant flowers reminiscent of those of the daisy. There are many varieties of helichrysum, but only the Mediterranean species is used to make essential oils. It is extracted from the yellow flowers of the immortelle plant by steam distillation. Find out more about the virtues of this natural treasure.
Active ingredients of Italian Helichrysum EO
Terpene esters: neryl acetate (75%)
sesqiterpenes
monoterpenol
ketones
Properties of Immortelle EO
This essence is negativizing and anticoagulant. Above all, it is the most powerful aromatherapy and naturalanti-hematoma remedyknown.
Added to this are the properties :
cholesterol-lowering
hepatocellular stimulant
anticatarrhal, mucolytic, expectorant: soothes the respiratory tract
antispasmodic: muscle relaxant
healing, desclerosing
anti-inflammatory
anti-allergic
antiseptic
immune stimulant
Italian Helichrysum essential oil and dermatology
Thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, thisessence is indicated for relieving dermatitis, acne, urticaria, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, skin inflammations and superficial wounds. It also has the ability to stimulate healing and cell renewal in the epidermis.
It is therefore applied diluted in a littlevegetable oil depending on your needs, e.g. black cumin oil for oily, acne-prone skin.
Immortelle and pulmonary disorders
Diffused into the air, Italian Helichrysum essential oil relieves asthma, bronchitis, spasmodic coughs and colds. It is also a good support when the immune system tends to weaken regularly.
Diffused or diluted and massaged into the arch of children's feet.
Helichrysum EO and muscle care
Diluted in a bath dispersant, this oil soothes muscular tension and polyarthritis. Applied as a massage with arnica vegetable oil, it relieves sprains, sore muscles, rheumatism, etc... It is also recognized as THE remedy that resorbs even old hematomas.
It's the essential oil to have in your medicine cabinet, especially if you have stunt kids who tend to bruise everywhere.
Italian Helichrysum essential oil and psychology
The immortelle flower is like a small point of light, bringing hope to the resigned, tired, weary and downcast. It brings comfort to those in need. It stimulates the imagination, enabling us to face the future more serenely. It opens the way to possibilities and heals the bruises of the soul.
To take advantage of its psychological benefits, simply apply 1 drop to the hollow of the wrist or to a handkerchief and inhale during a cardiac coherence exercise or during a visualization session in self-hypnosis or sophrology, for example.
Did you know?
"Phenindione, an anticoagulant molecule, was created based on the chemical structure of the β-diones contained in Helichrysum italicum essential oil and mimosa flowers."
Source: L'aromathérapie exactement, encyclopédie de l'utilisation thérapeutique des extraits aromatiques, P. Franchomme, R. Jollois , D. Pénoël, ed. Roger Jollois
To conclude with Immortelle EO
Before concluding with Italian Helichrysum essential oil, I'd like to remind you of a few precautions concerning all essential oils usedin self-medication.
Essential oils arephotosensitizing, which means you should avoid exposing any part of your body to the sun.
The essentialoil presentedhere is contraindicated in cases of pregnancy, breastfeeding, allergy and in children under 7 years of age, unless otherwise advised by your doctor, pharmacist or natural health practitioner (naturopath, certifiedaromatherapist).
Before applying any product to the skin, be sure to perform a test in the crease of the elbow 48 hours beforehand to detect any possible allergic reaction.
Essential oils mustbe chemotyped and, if possible, of organic quality.
Essential oils are not "alternative medicine". They are powerful and, if misused, can be extremely dangerous.
The essential oil and the advice given below in no way replace a consultation with your doctor, or even your current or future treatments.