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Friday, November 7, 2008

Immortelle / Everlasting /Helichrysum


Helichrysum /Immortelle

anti-allergenic,

anti-inflammatory,

antiviral and astringent.

promotes new cell growth and also has good antioxidant qualities.


Helichrysum oil has a strong straw-like, fruity smell, with a honey,buttery and tea undertone. The color can range from pale yellow to red.

The viscosity is watery and its main constituents are neryl acetate, nerol, geraniol, pinene, and linalool.


The herb contains flavonoids, bitter tasting naringenin, narigenin-5-O-diglucoside, helichrysin A and B and glycosides of apigenin, luteolin, kaempferol and quercetin plus an unidentified antibacterial compound (named arenarin).


Therapeutic uses
Internal use
treat water retention.
chest complaints,


External use


Folk medicine presents it as a great help for fighting the ravages of aging and the therapeutic property of stimulating new cell growth would underscore this, since it encourages the growth and regeneration of new skin cells.


It has great regenerating qualities and can assist in the healing of scars, acne, dermatitis, stretch marks, boils and abscesses and is great for use on aging skin.


Aromatherapy and essential oil use
This specialist essential oil is useful in cases of phobias, after shock, as well as depression and is a powerful cell rejuvenating, regenerating and tissue rebuilding oil.
It energizes the body, boosts the immune system and help with allergies.


It is one of the best oils to use on the skin if rejuvenating and regenerating is required and is a great boon to help heal scars, acne and other skin problems.


It's essential oil have been known to use neat on bad bruises . It can fade bruises almost overnight.

According to Dr. Christoph Streicher, Helichrysum is useful in treating heart palpitations, irregular heartbeat and risk of stroke. Blended with Ylang Ylang it is useful in treating high blood pressure. Dr. Streicher, along with many other authorities, also states that Helichrysum, in a base of Rose Hip Seed Oil will fade older scars.


Immortelle can be found in the ingredients of Pure flowers and L'OCCITANE