 Botanical Name: Helichrysum Splendidum
Plant Part: Flowers
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Origin: South Africa
Description: Helichrysum has shining, gray-silver grass foliage with a collection of golden everlasting flowers that blossom in midsummer.
Color: Clear to Light Yellow
Common Uses: Helichrysum is extremely respected for it’s skin healing properties. It is commonly applied to burns, older sun-damaged skin, and to minimize scarring. It is very effective as an Anti-microbial agent, Anti-fungal agent, and for use in creams and lotions due to its ability to filter UV rays.
Blends well with: Helichrysum essential oil blends well with chamomile, lavender, clary sage, rose, Peru Balsam, clove and any of the oils from the citrus oil family.
Consistency: Thin
Note: Middle to Base
Strength of Aroma: Medium to Strong
Aromatic Scent: Helichrysum has a powerful scent that can be described as a floral mint. It is both earthy and fresh.
History: The word Helichrysum is derived from the Greek word helios meaning sun and chrysos meaning gold. This is a reference to the golden color of many of the flowers from this botanical genus. Helichrysum has been used since the time of the ancient Greeks for its great wound healing ability, and was used often after battles.
Cautions: None Known.
Disclaimer:
Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy.
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