Better known as Immortelle, the Italian Helichrysum italicum has very fragrant flowers reminiscent of those of the daisy. There are many varieties of helichryses but only the Mediterranean species is used for the manufacture of essential oils. It is extracted from the yellow flowers of the immortelle by steam distillation. Discover more about the virtues of this natural treasure.
Les principes actifs de l'HE d'hélichryse Italienne
Terpene esters: neryl acetate (75%)
sesqiterpenes
monoterpenol
ketones
Propriétés de l'HE d'Immortelle
This essence is negativistic and anticoagulant. It is also and most importantly thearomatherapy and natural remedy themost powerful known as an anti-hematoma.
In addition, there are properties :
cholesterol-lowering
hepatocellular stimulant
anticatarrhal, mucolytic, expectorant: soothing of the respiratory tract
antispasmodic: muscle relaxant
healing, desclerosing
anti-inflammatory
anti-allergic
antiseptic
immune stimulant
L'huile essentielle d'hélichryse Italienne et dermatologie
Thanks to the anti-inflammatory and antiseptic virtues, thisthis essence is indicated to relieve dermatitis, acne, hives, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, skin inflammations and superficial wounds. In addition, it has the ability to stimulate wound healing and cell renewal in the epidermis.
It is therefore applied diluted in a little vegetable oil to be chosen according to your needs, e.g.: black cumin oil for oily skin with acneic tendency.
L'immortelle et les affections pulmonaires
Diffused into the air,Italian Helichrysum Essential Oil will soothe asthma, bronchitis, spasmodic coughs and colds. It is also a good support when the immune system tends to weaken regularly.
In diffusion or diluted and massaged dthe arch of the foot in children.
L'HE d'hélichryse et les soins musculaires
Diluted in a bath dispersant,this oil will soothe muscle tension and polyarthritis. Applied in massage with arnica vegetable oil, it will relieve sprains, sore muscles, rheumatism, etc... It is also known to be THE remedy that resolves even old hematomas.
It is the essential oilto have in your medicine cabinet especially when you have stunt kids who tend to bruise everywhere.
L'huile essentielle d'hélichryse Italienne et psychologie
The immortal flower is like a small point of light coming to give hope to the resigned, tired, weary and downcast. It brings comfort to those who need it. It stimulates the imagination and allows to apprehend the future more serenely. It opens the way to possibilities and heals the bruises of the soul.
To take advantage of its benefits from a psychological point of view, simply apply 1 drop in the hollow of the wrist or in 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 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, éd. Roger Jollois
Pour conclure avec l'HE d'Immortelle
Before I finish withItalian Helichrysum Essential Oil, I would like to remind you of a few precautions regarding all essential oilsuused in self-medication.
Essential oils are photosensitizing which means avoiding any sun exposure to the parts of the body you applied them to.
The essential oil pre presented here is contraindicated in cases of pregnancy, breastfeeding, allergy and in children under 7 years of age unless otherwise advised by your physician, pharmacist or natural health practitioner (naturopath, aromatherapist c certified).
Before any application on the skin, be sure to do a test in the elbow crease 48 hours beforehand to detect a possible allergic reaction.
Essential oilsd must be 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 as well as the advice presented below is no substitute for a consultation with your doctor or even your current or future treatments.