| Helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum) also known as | | | | ketone-like compounds called beta-diones. It is this |
| Everlasting, is in the daisy family (Asteraceae or | | | | group of molecules within the oil that contribute |
| Compositae) and the oil today comes from | | | | mainly to its anticoagulant action, making it applicable |
| Yugoslavia, Corsica, Utah and Ecuador. Helichrysum is | | | | in the treatment of any severe bruising that results in |
| an aromatic shrub with silvery-grey lance like leaves | | | | hematomas. The fragrance opens hearts to the |
| and clusters of small bright yellow flowers. When | | | | unseen energies that affect our lives here in earth. |
| dried, the plant keeps its shape and the flower heads | | | | For emotional healing, it is used to encourage calm, |
| their yellow color-hence the name "everlasting." It is | | | | acceptance, dreams, patience, perseverance, inner |
| also known as the Italian straw flower. | | | | strength, and awareness. |
| Traditionally in Europe it was used for asthma, | | | | Helichrysum mixes well with bergamot, cedarwood, |
| whooping cough, arthritis, headaches, liver ailments | | | | German chamomile, clary sage, cypress, frankincense, |
| and skin conditions including burns, allergies and | | | | geranium, grapefruit, juniper, lavender, lemon, |
| psoriasis. Usually it was taken in the form of an | | | | palmarosa, pine, rosemary, sage, thyme linalool, rose, |
| infusion and the herb was taken to help expel | | | | and ylang ylang. You can apply 2-4 drops on location, |
| worms. | | | | temple, forehead, back of neck or outside of ear. For |
| Today helichrysum is an extremely valuable oil for | | | | cuts or more sever hemorrhaging, apply the oil |
| healing. It is one of the few known oils that can stop | | | | directly to the wound to coagulate the blood. For |
| hemorrhaging. It has been found to be anticoagulant, | | | | bruises, rub the oil over the bruise area to help |
| anesthetic, antispasmodic, antiviral, a liver protectant, | | | | re-absorb the blood in the tissues. It can be directly |
| detoxifier and stimulant, it chelates chemicals and | | | | inhaled, diffused or taken as a dietary supplement. As |
| toxins and regenerates nerves. It is used for the | | | | for safety, helichrysum is non-toxic, non-irritant, and |
| Herpes virus, arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis, | | | | non-sensitizing. Want to learn more about the healing |
| hypertension, blood clots, liver disorders, circulatory | | | | properties of helichrysum and other essential oils? |
| disorders, skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, | | | | Consider becoming a certified aromatherapist. |
| scar tissue and varicose veins. What makes | | | | Educational courses in healing energy and |
| helichrysum unique is its ability to regulate the blood. | | | | aromatherapy can help you understand how essential |
| Among its chemical constituents are a group of | | | | oils heal the body/mind/spirit. |