Helichrysum essential oil is steam distilled from Helichrysum italicum flowers (also known as Everlasting or Immortelle). This somewhat costly oil has a sweet, spicy scent. For effective use, make sure you buy oil made only from Helichrysum italicum, as there are other Helichrysum varieties.
Helichrysum oil has been studied in Europe for regeneration of nerves, improving skin conditions, and reducing inflammation while speeding healing. You can use it for acne, psoriasis, eczema, varicose veins, scars, and muscle pains.
This essential oil contains anti-inflammatory sesquiterpene hydrocarbons, meaning that it may be useful for conditions involving inflammation, including sports (and other) injuries and joint pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
Helichrysum essential oil also contains neryl acetate, which has relaxing effects that can reduce tension of the tissues in the area of an injury.
Helichrysum is the only essential oil that has certain regenerative diketones, which may support wound healing and scar reduction.
Another use of helichrysum is for tinnitus (ringing in the ears): Massage 1-2 drops on temples, forehead, and back of neck.
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