HELICHRYSUM Helichrysum italicum (Corsica)
*CAUTION: N
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. Useful in a massage blend to help reduce scar tissue or stretch marks.
TIP:Blends well with bergamot, black pepper, cedarwood, chamomile german, clary sage, clove, cypress, eucalyptus citriodora, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, juniper, labdanum, lavender, lemon, mandarin, mimosa, niaouli, oakmoss, oregano, palmarosa, Peru balsam, pine, ravensara, rose, rosemary, tea tree, thyme linalol, vetiver, and ylang ylang.
Analgesic, anti-allergenic, anticoagulant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitussive, astringent, cholagogue, cicatrizant, diuretic, expectorant, fungicidal, hepatic, nervine, and stimulant.