Immortelle (helichrysum) essential oil

Latin name: Helichrysum italicum

Countries of origin: Corsica, France, Italy, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, India.

Extraction method: distillation of flowers

Note and evaporation rate: middle to low/base

Cultivation method: conventional

Dominant chemical families: esters, sesquiterpenes, monoterpenes

Uses:

- for tissue and skin regeneration (one of the most powerful EOs);

- for skin care: mature skin, eczema, acne, rashes, psoriasis, scars and inflammation,…

- for bruises, inflamed and thrombotic veins, and blood extravasation into soft tissue;

- for body detoxification and lymphatic drainage, promotes digestion and strengthens liver function;

- for rheumatic arthritis, muscle pain and cramps, sciatica,…

- for respiratory problems: bronchitis, sinusitis, ear inflammation, spasmodic cough, asthma, common cold,…

Methods of use: in massage oils, ointments, creams and lotions, in baths, for inhalations, in a diffuser/vaporizer,…

Special warnings: If oxidised, it may irritate the skin, so store in a cool, dark place, tightly sealed.

Allergens: contains no allergens.

Aromatherapy tip with recipe:

Scar ointment

30 g Alexandrian laurel oil

30 g shea butter

20 g avocado oil

20 g mango butter

8-12 g beeswax (depending on the hardness of the wax and the texture of the ointment you prefer)

15 drops EO helichrysum

15 drops EO sandalwood or rosewood

15 drops EO frankincense boswellia

5 drops EO patchouli

Preparation: Place the beeswax and butters in a double boiler until melted. Add the oils and stir (the mixture should be liquid). Add the essential oils, stir, and pour into suitable packaging. Cover with a paper towel and wait for it to cool before sealing.

Use: Apply the ointment to the scar several times a day.