Helichrysum essential oil is brimming with useful and healing properties. It exerts a regenerative action on
Skin cells and has many other properties.
Regenerative - It promotes regrowth of
Skin ( also called as
Cytophylactic )
Cicatrizant - It promotes healing of
Wounds and cuts.
Anticoagulant - It prevents coagulation of blood, which is useful for some and harmful for some others.
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-viral - It is effective against certain
Virus species.
Antispasmodic - It alleviates a spasm.
Antiallergenic - It is helpful in curbing
Allergies.
Anti
Septic - It prevents
Infection in
Wounds.
Febrifuge - reduces
Fevers.
Cholagogue - Promotes the release of bile from the
Liver and thus improves
Digestion.
Antifungal - It is a strong
Fungicide.
AntiBacterial - Kills some species of
Bacteria.
Expectorant - Aids in expelling phlegm.
Hepatic
Stimulant - It stimulates the
Liver.
Splenic - It stimulates the spleen.
Diuretic - Promotes release of urine.
Mucolytic - It is mucilaginous and protects the
Mucus membrane of the
Throat and
Intestines.
Detoxifier - It promotes release of
Toxins.
Stimulant - It stimulates the various channels inside our body.
Nervine -
Tonic for the
Nervous system.
Anti-
Cholesterol - It aids in maintaining a healthy
Cholesterol profile.
Anti-phlogistic - reduces
Inflammation associated with
Fevers.
Anti-hematoma - reduces hematoma, like blue
Bruises and black
eyes.
Insecticidal, specially Anti
Malarial. It has been found to be effective mosquito species that causes
Malaria.
Astringent - Shrinks the
Skin.
Antioxidant - It has got a mild
Antioxidant capacity.
Anti-Aging - Because of its
Antioxidant and
Cytophylactic properties, it acts as an
Anti-Aging agent.
Analgesic - It relieves
Pain.
In
Aromatherapy, helichrysum essential oil blends with essential oil of lavender, lemon, bergamot, rosemary, cypress, juniper, neroli and geranium.
Health Benefits: Helichrysum essential oil has a plethora of health benefits. It is versatile and can be used in many home remedies.
1. Helichrysum essential oil for
Scars
One can apply helichrysum oil on
Skin as a regular
Emollient. It has to be diluted in a base oil though. It prevents the growth of
Bacterial and
Fungal Infections. However, the strongest effect is seen on
Scars. Helichrysum essential oil has profound scar healing capabilities. One can apply it on various kinds of
Scars, like box car
Scars, ice pick
Scars, keloids,
Acne Scars,
Stretch marks, left over marks of injuries. This is how to use. Take about 5 ml of a base oil, like olive oil. Add 5 drops of helichrysum essential oil. Apply it on the scar using a cotton ball. Let the oil stay there and seep into the
Skin. It promotes sloughing of outer
Skin and thus brings new
Skin on to the top. The collagen and elastin fibers are stimulated to fill up gaps, or tears. This heals the
Scars and diminishes its appearance. Within a few weeks, the scar lightens. For
Acne Scars. one should use a non-comedogenic oil, like jojoba oil as base oil.
2. Sports Injuries
Sportsmen regularly face injuries that lead to hematoma. It is a pooling of blood within the soft tissues right underneath the
Skin due to an injury, like a fall, sprain, hard object impact. It is just a bruise. But, these can take many days to go away. One can apply helichrysum essential oil on hematoma to help it recover faster. Here too, this essential oil should be diluted in a base oil. One can use about 10 drops for an ounce of base oil. Make sure to do a patch test on healthy
Skin first.
3.
Skin Diseases
Helichrysum essential oil provides relief in
Psoriasis and
Eczema. One can use a convenient, non irritating base oil like coconut oil and add a few drops of helichrysum essential oil to it. Apply this on
Psoriasis or
Eczema lesions 2 � 3 times per day. It promotes healing of lesions and reduces
Inflammation. It can be used in massage formulation to deal with dry,
Chapped Skin.
4.
Varicose veins
Helichrysum essential oil is a powerful natural remedy for
Varicose veins. One should massage the legs with helichrysum oil diluted in a carrier oil, like sesame oil. This massage helps to relieve
Stress on the veins and reduce
Varicose veins.
5.
Muscle Cramps and
Pain
Helichrysum essential oil is effective in relieving
Muscular Cramps and chronic body
Pain, like back
Pain. One should put about 20 drops of helichrysum oil in a bath tub full of warm water and take bath in this water. It provides relief from the
Cramps and
Pain. If the
Pain is sharp, one can massage helichrysum oil onto the
Painful area. It can be applied on
Painful joints to provide some relief from
Arthritis.
6.
Anti-Aging effects
This is an area of application of helichrysum essential oil which is receiving considerable attention. It can provide powerful
Anti-Aging benefits because of its
Skin regenerative capabilities. One should use it a base oil which is also applicable for
Anti-Aging. Some of the best carrier oils for
Anti-Aging are rosehip seed oil and pomegranate seed oil. Dilute helichrysum essential oil in rosehip seed oil and massage on the face every night. Only a small amount is needed. It can help to get rid of
Wrinkles, fine lines, age spots and
Liver spots.
7.
Burns
Helichrysum essential oil is also helpful in treating minor
Burns. It exerts a soothing effect and promotes the
Skin to heal much faster. One can use aloe vera oil as base oil in this condition.
8. Tinnitus
People who suffer from tinnitus know how deeply it impacts the quality of
Sleep, and even the quality of life. There are not many things that are effective for tinnitus ( ringing in the ears ). Helichrysum essential oil can help in tinnitus. For this condition, dilute helichrysum essential oil and Juniper essential oil in a convenient base oil. Massage this oil on the outside of the ear, all around it. Do not put this inside the ear canal. Regular application of these oils helps to constrict the
Blood vessels pressing on the
Nerves which might be the cause of tinnitus.
9.
Aromatherapy
Helichrysum oil is praised for its wonderful, fragrant smell which is intense. Even a few drops in the vaporizer are enough to fill a room with its
Aroma. It is therefore used in
Aromatherapy and steam baths to perform some therapeutic effects.
It is used to provide
Respiratory relief. Its
Aroma calms down
Spasms and helps to expel
Mucus from the throat. This helps the person breathe easily.
It boosts feelings of mental calmness and emotional security.
Its
Aroma can prevent air borne
Allergies. It is believed that this essential oil stops the allergen from creating an allergenic response in the body.
It improves blood
Circulation.
When used in oil packs, it stimulates the
Liver and spleen. It aids the
Liver in releasing bile and can help with gall
Bladder conditions.
10.
Nervous system related
Pain
Helichrysum essential oil is a
Nervine. It is used to alleviate
Pain that is caused
Nervous issues, like
Neuropathy and neuritis. One should apply it all along the
Painful
Nerve. For example, in
Sciatica, apply helichrysum oil from the lower back down to the back of the knee upto the heel. Helichrysum essential oil reduces
Inflammation in the
Nerve and promotes it to heal. Thus the cause of
Nervous Pain is alleviated. This is quite helpful as
Nerve Pains are generally excruciating. They are sharp, tingling, burning and almost feel like a rush of electricity.
Helichrysum essential oil is a nice home remedy for
Insect Bites.