| Helichrysum Essential Oil is derived from the flowers, | | | | - Helichrysum Essential Oil may relieve Upper |
| of the Helichrysum italicum from the Asteraceae | | | | respiratory complaints. It may provide relief from colds, |
| family. This species of Helichrysum is also known as | | | | flu, asthma, coughs and bronchitis. |
| angustifolium. | | | | - When mixed with a cream or lotion, Helichrysum Oil |
| There are several hundred species of Helichrysum. | | | | may provide relief from Scalds, eczema, shingles and |
| The Helichrysum italicum is the most common species | | | | bruises. It may also provide relief from dry aging skin |
| used in the Oil production. | | | | due to its apparent ability to stimulate the creation of |
| Aromatherapists, Natural therapists and home users | | | | new cells. |
| use Helichrysum Aromatherapy Oil around the world. | | | | - Some research indicates helichrysum oil may act as |
| As with many Essential Oils, Helichrysum Oil has an | | | | anti-coagulant preventing blood clots from forming. |
| historical presence. It is believed the Helichrysum | | | | Helichrysum Essential Oil is excellent blended with other |
| flowers were used as far back as medieval times of | | | | oils. Bergamot and Chamomile are 2 oils it blends well |
| Europe. | | | | with and can treat similar complaints. This was one of |
| The Extraction process | | | | the first Essential Oils I researched when I was |
| The fresh or dried flowers of the helichrysum plants | | | | studying Natural Therapies. It's not on the top of the list |
| are steam distilled to extract this much sort after | | | | in popularity when it comes to Aromatherapy Oils but it |
| Aromatherapy Oil. The Oil is Yellowish in colour and | | | | is very close. Its uses and benefits should not be |
| has a sweet and spicy flavour. | | | | underestimated. |
| Uses as an Essential Oil | | | | Precautions |
| Helichrysum Oil has many beneficial uses. We always | | | | Aromatherapy oils have many benefits and can aid in |
| recommend you seek advice from a local qualified | | | | the prevention or healing of many complaints. Every |
| practitioner before using in any internal application. | | | | individual is different. Some essential oils can be toxic. |
| - Muscle aches, Pains and strains - Helichrysum | | | | Some oils must never be ingested while others require |
| Essential Oil provides significant relief from the | | | | limited exposure to the sun due to phototoxicity. Read |
| symptoms associated with muscle aches and strains. | | | | the label and ask your supplier if you are in doubt of |
| Adding Helichrysum Oil to your bath will provide | | | | the safest use for any particular oil. Not just the one in |
| much-needed relief. Use in a quality Organic carrier oil | | | | this article. |
| for deep massaging into sore muscles and joints. | | | | |