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Helichrysum Essential Oil (African)
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 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 its 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.
The information on the New Directions Aromatics Website is obtained from current and reliable sources but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. Nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by New Directions Aromatics as to the fitness for any use.
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Product Category: essential oils, aromatherapy oils, therapeutic, wholesale, pure, natural, bulk
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Submited By: Barbara from N Ft Myers, Florida on 10/11/2009
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Incredible results on swelling and bruising!!! I had no insurance and my son twisted his ankle backwards under his fourwheeler peg. It didnt appear to be broken so i used an ice pack and helichrysum the first day and more helichrysum and hot soaks the next . Three days later he was good as new!!
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Submited By: Suzanna from Corfu, New York on 09/18/2009
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Your Helichrysum has a strong pungent aroma and it works woderfully. Helichrysum is anesthetic, anticoagulant, antispasmodic, antiviral, liver protectant, rids the body of toxins and helps nerves to regrow. After having my face lasered off because of brown spots I used this oil on areas where there were eruptions after. I was amazed at how well it worked to help heal my face. I know keep it on hand for when the occasionall skin eruption happens.
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Submited By: stephanie from sewell, New Jersey on 07/18/2009
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My new favorite! I absolutely love this essential oil. It has a very different scent that I have grown more and more fond of with each use. I am currently using it in my daily moisturizing cream. Lovely!
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Submited By: Laura from Lakeville, Massachusetts on 05/22/2009
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This is a deeply healing oil. My husband had a really awful cluster of spider bites on his back. I started applying this oil undiluted (a drop for each bite) 3 times a day, and watching the bites change and heal was amazing. It dried them and shrank them so rapidly, that it was like a strange science experiment! As far as the fragrance of this oil is concerned, do I pull this bottle out of the cabinet just to smell it? No. Does it offend me? No. I have applied it to myself undiluted to "map" the evolution of the fragrance. It sticks around, but it does change thoughout the day. It starts earthy-spicy, and as the layers lift away, the ending smell is of freshly dried tobacco leaf. It blends nicely with other EO's, and to me is a superior healing tool.
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Submited By: Cheryl from New Baltimore, Michigan on 10/16/2008
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I have a client going through radiation therapy. My client was burned so intensely that she could not sleep or move her arms, head, or neck without extreme discomfort. She asked the Dr. if she could put aloe on the burn and he said that was fine. She told him that she was going to have her homeopathic therapist help her.
I mixed lavender, helichrysum, and aloe from my personal plant. Gooey, but the results are amazing! She was able to continue her radiation treatment and the Dr. was pleased.
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Submited By: Norma from White City, Oregon on 02/06/2008
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As a naturopathic doctor, I have been using Helichrysum for many years with great results! It is amazing at reducing or totally eliminating pain from wounds, stopping bleeding, releiving headaches . . . . . . etc. I would never be without it. Healing should never be about how something smells---- just how well it works!
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Submited By: Davida from Surrey, British Columbia on 11/07/2007
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I really like this one. I use it on its own all the time, but for those of you who are not to fond of this smell, keep in mind that it is a Mid to Base Note, which means that it will serve as a good foundation in a mix of essential oils. I for example do not like Ginger in its pure form, but mixed with other essential oil it is absolutly amazing.
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Submited By: Olga from Santa Clara, California on 07/05/2006
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Never heard of this oil before buying. Can't tell much about its healing proprerties but the smell is terrible, in my opinion. Very strong and obtrusive. Wasn't able to use it.
New Directions Aromatics Response:
African Helichrysum is a relatively new Essential Oil, and has not yet gained popular acceptance. It should not be confused with our other Helichrysum, as the African variety has a completely different botanical name.
The fragrance is consistent with what the African Helichrysum should smell like. It is best described as being a combination of floral and mint. It is certainly a strong product, and one we expect to grow in popularity as more literature becomes available.
It may also interest customers to know that the distillery we have purchased from is one of the most reputable companies in Africa.
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