Specifics

Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions

It is especially good for healing for scars (new and old). Helichrysum has impressed me over and over with its wound healing, injury healing, and cell regenerative properties. Use it in massage oils for injured muscles. Use it to help heal and clean cuts, wounds, bug bites, bruising and burns.

I love the rich curry-like aroma, the potency, and its quick action. I was amazed when I saw it growing wild in France: it is a simple, small, mustard-colored flower that is subtle and understated. The essential oil really makes a statement!

Helichrysum is known for its ability to disperse bruises. It is especially effective blended with Arnica oil as a carrier. Used to help reduce scarring. It is used for headaches that stem from the liver toxicity.

Emotionally, Helichrysum is known for its support in the case of deep trauma.

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Therapeutic Properties

• Antiallergenic - helpful for skin problems such as eczema, psoriasis
• Antibruising agent, wound healer
• Antidepressant - can help to prevent and alleviate depression
• Anti-inflammatory - alleviates inflammation, cooling
• Antiseptic - assists in fighting germs/infections
• Antispasmodic - relieves spasms, cramps and spastic coughs
• Cicatrisant - cell-regenerative for skin, healing for scars
• Tonic for the nervous system - for exhaustion and stress

Emotional and Energetic Qualities

Emotionally balancing
Heals current emotional trauma
Heals old emotional wounds
Encourages intuition and creative dreaming
"honey for the psyche" (Patricia Davis)

Recipe

For Minor Cuts and Wounds
1 drop Helichrysum

References:

1. Davis P. Aromatherapy an A-Z. New revised edition C.W. Daniel Company Limited, England, 1999
2. Keville, K. Aromatherapy, A Complete Guide to the Healing Art, The Crossing press, USA, 1995

Safety

No safety issues specific to this oil.