Helichrysum Essential Oil (South Africa)

$24.99 CAD

Active Ingredient:  a-Pinene: 20.3%, b-Pinene: 9.4%

Botanical Name: Helichrysum splendidum

Plant Part: Flowers

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Origin: South Africa

Description: Helichrysum has shining, gray-silver grass foliage with a collection of golden everlasting flowers that blossom in midsummer.

Color: Pale yellow to yellow liquid.

Common Uses: Helichrysum African Essential Oil is extremely respected for its skin healing properties. It is commonly applied to burns, older sun-damaged skin, and to minimize scarring. It is very effective as an anti-microbial agent, anti-fungal agent, and for use in creams and lotions due to its ability to filter UV rays. Helichrysum Oil can be used to soothe away deep emotional stress and diffuse anger and destructive feelings.

Consistency: Thin

Note: Middle

Strength of Aroma: Medium

Blends well with:  Chamomile, Lavender, Clary Sage, Rose, Clove Bud and any of the oils from the citrus family.

Aromatic Scent: Helichrysum African Essential Oil has a powerful scent that can be described as a floral mint. It is both earthy and fresh.

History: The word Helichrysum is derived from the Greek word helios meaning sun and chrysos meaning gold. This is a reference to the golden color of many of the flowers from this botanical genus. Helichrysum has been used since the time of the ancient Greeks for its great wound healing ability, and was used often after battles.

General Information:  Sunrise Botanics provides this essential oils guide for educational purposes only and not as medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare practitioner or resource on uses, safety and precautions for all essential oils Canada, USA and Worldwide.

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