Helichrysum (Immortelle), Cert. Organic Essential Oil, 1/3 fl oz

Helichrysum oil has a strongly straw-like, fruity smell with a honey and tea undertone and the color can range from pale yellow to red and the viscosity is watery.

This evergreen aromatic herb grows up to 60 cm (24 in) and is also called Italian Everlasting or Immortelle.

The word Helichrysum is derived from the Greek ''helios'' meaning sun and ''chrysos'' meaning gold, referring to the color of many of the flowers of species in this genus. Helichrysum as a herb has been revered since the time of Homer and the ancient Greeks for its great wound healing ability.

Helichrysum oil is non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing, but should not be used on children under 12 years.

Helichrysum oil is helpful for circulatory disorders; it can relieve the pain of rheumatism and arthritis. It has a beneficial effect on colds, flu, bronchitis, coughs and asthma.

Helichrysum oil has regenerating qualities and can assist in the healing of scars, acne, dermatitis, stretch marks, boils and abscesses. Folk medicine also presents this as a great helps for healing scars and fighting the ravages of aging.

It aids the digestive system, reducing liver and spleen congestion.

In vapor therapy or diluted in the bath Helichrysum oil can help with: muscle aches and pains, respiratory problems and the digestive system.

As a blended massage oil Helichrysum oil can assist with: muscle aches and pains, respiratory problems and the digestive system.

In a cream or as a lotion Helichrysum oil can be beneficial to dermatitis, acne and the healing of scars.

Helichrysum oil blends particularly well with Bergamot, Chamomile, Clary sage, Lavender, Mandarin and Rosewood.

Essential and resin oils are volatile, fragrant materials extracted from the root, bark, wood, seed, fruit, leaf or flower of a single plant. Essential oils contain the odor, taste and medicinal properties of the plant itself, but in very concentrated form, with no base oil, alcohol, water or dilutants added.

Steam distillation and cold pressing are used to extract the essential oil from the plant.

Starwest Essential Oils are guaranteed to be 100% pure and undiluted. The distillation process occurs either at the site where the plants are grown or at a distillery. Each oil is tested for purity and strength using the gas chromatography method.

Packaged in glass amber bottles to preserve the oils, the 1/3 ounce size has a fitted dropper insert and a tamper-evident, child-proof lid. The larger items are in amber glass or PET gallon containers, depending on the product.

Starwest’s pure essential oils are suitable for use in aromatherapy, cosmetic preparation, healing and body care, potpourris and more.

Essential oils are very potent and should always be used sparingly and in conjunction with a reliable reference.