Everlasting/Helichrysum/Immortelle Essential Oil

This oil is adored and respected for it's powerful skin care uses, and sweet, honey like scent. Strong and magnificent

Product Information

Helichrysum italicum

Asteraceae family

Native to the Mediterranean region

Organically grown in Corsica/Italy

This is truly a superstar oil. Helichrysum is well known for its spectacular uses for wound healing etc and it’s beguiling, unmistakable honey-like scent.

The yield is quite low, with a ton of flowers producing about a kilo of essential oil

Poems are a way into the soul of a flower, as perceived by their admirers

Let’s check with Arctander, who discusses both the absolute and the essential oil.

This is the essential oil:

Helichrysum angustifolium (now italicum) is a pale yellow, oily liquid of powerful and diffusive but pleasant and rich natural odor. The top note as certain features in common with those of everlasting absolute but then goes on to say that those topnotes are “not exactly attractive” at high concentration! The sweetness is so rich and overwhelming , honey-like and deep, that it takes more than the average imagination to appreciate the odor of this oil. However, the sweet-fruity, and tea-like, delicate undertone is unique, and the tenacity is quite outstanding. Phew!

He goes on to say it blends well with boronia, chamomile, citruses, geranium, ionones, labdanum, lavender, neroli, mimosa, oakmoss, orris, clary sage, etc.

Salvatore Battaglia says

Aromatherapy uses

Circulatory system, especially as far as bruising

Detoxification, as a stimulant on the liver and gall bladder

Respiratory system for sinus infections and cough

First Aid remedy injuries, sprains, strains, and tissue trauma

Musculoskeletal system for pain and inflammations associated with RA

Psychological for stress and tension in emotional crises

Wound healing speeding cellular growth and assisting in wound healing

Also recommended in the treatment of acne, dermatitis, burns, psoriasis, and dermal inflammation

There’s a lot more to learn about Helichrysum in The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy

Safety Warning
As with most essential oils, dilute before using on skin. Perform a patch test before use if essential oil sensitivity is suspected. Do not take essential oils internally. Do not use on children or pets. Seek advice from a trained aromatherapist before using on people with compromised immune systems. Keep away from eyes and mucus membranes.
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