The name of helichrysum comes from the association of the Greek words “helios” and “chrysos” which mean golden sun. It is found in Corsica, in the Alpes-Maritimes, in the Landes and even on the island of Noirmoutier. It is also called “immortal” because it is the flower that never dies!
Analgesic and antispasmodic properties
Italian helichrysum essential oil, with a content between 45 and 55%, is rich in esters, such as neryl acetate. This will give it powerful antispasmodic and analgesic properties. In summary, one could say that immortelle is the arnica of aromatherapy but ultimately, it is even better than this one. Because we know that we cannot apply arnica on an open wound, whereas we can do it with helichrysum. Its essential oil is that of children and unruly adults!
It heals bruises
A single drop is enough to heal a bruise. Apply a pure drop to the entire area that received the shock. Massage and renew the application every 30 minutes for 3 hours.
- Recipe : if the hematoma is not recent, place a little oily arnica macerate in the palm of your hand, add 1 drop of Italian helichrysum EO and 1 drop of pistachio mastic tree EO. Apply the mixture by gently massaging the bruise twice a day, for 4 or 5 days.
She warms the cold extremities
An aromatic blend helps relieve the symptoms of Raynaud’s disease. In case of crisis, massage the extremities with 5 or 6 drops of this preparation.
- Recipe : add 5 ml of cineole rosemary EO (150 drops), 3 ml of Italian helichrysum EO (90 drops) and 2 ml of Ceylon cinnamon EO (60 drops) to 100 ml of a mixture Calophylle inophylle vegetable oil (50%) and oily macerate of arnica (50%).
It improves venous return
This massage is perfect for heavy legs. But beware, it is contraindicated for people with a family or personal history of hormone-dependent cancer.
- Recipe : add 3 ml of cypress EO (90 drops), the same amount of pistachio mastic tree EO and 2 ml of Italian helichrysum EO (60 drops) to 50 ml of a mixture of calophylle inophylle vegetable oil ( 50%) and oily arnica macerate (50%). Take 5 to 10 drops of this mixture and massage your legs, from bottom to top, morning and evening, for 2 to 3 weeks.
She calms the pain
After a violent or unusual effort, place 5 or 6 drops of the following mixture in the palm of the hands then massage the muscle used for 2 to 3 minutes, 2 or 3 times a day, for 3 or 4 days.
- Recipe : add 5 ml of lemon eucalyptus EO (150 drops), 3 ml of camphor rosemary EO (90 drops) and 2 ml of Italian helichrysum EO (60 drops) to 100 ml of a mixture Calophylle inophylle vegetable oil (50%) and oily macerate of arnica (50%).
It limits the intake of cholesterol
Used in the form of a hydrosol, it limits atherosclerosis. Just mix 2 tablespoons of lovage hydrosol and 2 tablespoons of helichrysum hydrosol in 1 liter of water.
- How to use it ? Drink the mixture during the day, for 2 weeks. Repeat the treatment every 2 months. Alternate with taking an infusion of olive leaves, also for 2 weeks.
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