Helichrysum

“The Everlasting Flower”

Essential Oil users often refer to Helichrysum as "Liquid Stitches" and it is one you MUST have in your EO arsenal, save up for it if you need to, but be sure to get this one!

Helichrysum has been used for thousands of years in countries like Italy, Spain, Turkey, Portugal, and Bosnia. Today it continues to play an important healing role in the Mediterranean countries. It has a medium, rich, sweet, floral, earthy aroma. Some of its most popular uses are for supporting the healing of wounds, infections, digestive problems, and for supporting the nervous, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems.

Its anti-inflammatory properties make Helichrysum a good choice for supporting heart health. It supports blood vessels by lowering inflammation, increasing smooth muscle function, and lowering blood pressure. It has anticoagulant and anti-hematic properties which can be a blessing for those with thickening of the blood due to high cholesterol content and/or those who have an accumulation of blood or blood clots which result from a hemorrhage. Helichrysum has also been used to support detoxification of the kidneys and liver for centuries.

Helichrysum can hydrate burnt skin and assist in soothing the pain following sunburns. Its antibiotic and antimicrobial properties make it a wonderful choice for supporting the healing of acne prone skin. It promotes soft skin and supports the body in healing cracked skin. It supports your body in the healing process from cuts and wounds and helps clear scars and spots left from pox, boils, and other skin irregularities. Helichrysum promotes cell health, encourages the recycling of dead cells, and stimulates the production of new cells.

Clinical studies have shown that the compounds in Helichrysum assist in soothing the digestive tract, combating inflammation of the gut lining, promoting immune response, and assisting the body in fighting candida. It also assists in stimulating the secretion of gastric juices needed to digest food, helps neutralize acids, and helps to reduce bloating. Since a large portion of the immune system is located within the gut, it’s digestive supporting properties also helps boost immunity.

Helichrysum also supports the respiratory system as it provides warmth that loosens the deposition of phlegm and supports the relief of continuous cough and congestion. It helps to keep all the internal tracts moist and slippery, protecting from scratches and infections. This promotes the thinning of excess or hardened mucous and its removal.

Emotionally, Helichrysum is uplifting to the subconscious and may help cut through barriers of anger, allowing one to forgive trespasses and move forward in life. It encourages calm, acceptance, dreams, patience, perseverance, inner strength, and awareness. It opens our hearts to the unseen energies that affect our lives. Its spiritual purpose is to make self-exposure safe. It helps those who feel that their physical self has lost touch with their soul, those who fear reminiscing will bring up painful emotions.

TRY THIS:

🌼 Apply to a wound to support blood clotting and reduce pain

🌼 Add a couple of drops to your facial moisturizer (or apply neat to face just before using your moisturizer).

🌼 Diffuse with Eucalyptus Radiata to perk up and focus while tackling a long To-Do list or during homework.

🌼 Add Helichrysum & Peppermint to your favorite carrier oil and knead into tired, sore muscles.

🌼 Combine Helichrysum, Lavender, Frankincense, and coconut oil and apply to skin dull and dry from too much sun exposure.

Helichrysum blends well with bergamot, black pepper, cedarwood, german chamomile, clary sage, clove, cypress, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, juniper, lavender, lemon, lime, mandarin, neroli, orange, oregano, palmarosa, pine, roman chamomile, rose, rosemary, sage, tangerine, tea tree, thyme, vetiver, ylang ylang.

Helichrysum Overview

Usage:

• Diffuse or directly inhale.

• Apply 2-4 drops on desired location, temples, forehead, back of neck, outside of ear, chakras, and/or Vita Flex points.

Suggested Dilution Ratio:  

• Neat: Dilution not required; suitable for all but the most sensitive skin.

Body Systems Affected:

• Antiaging

• Cardiovascular System

• Muscle and Bone

Caution:

• Anticoagulant properties can be enhanced when combined with Warfarin, aspirin, etc.

Emotional Challenge support:

Helichrysum is found in the LSP Essential Oils Reference Guide to help support the body when dealing with the following emotions: Anger, Concentration, Shock

ADDITIONAL NOTES & DISCLAIMERS:

• Refer to a trusted reference guide for specific information on proper usage information specific to your concerns.  Use proper judgement and seek the advice of your health care provider. Essential Oil usage for serious issues is not a substitute for professional care, but rather another way to support your body and help bring it back to balance.

• Information obtained here is meant for educational and informational purposes ONLY, and to motivate and empower you to make your own wellness journey based on your own research and partnership with your healthcare provider.

• The statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.