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 Cytophylacticthe oils stimulate the generation of new cells, which will aid in preserving the health of the skin )
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.
Antiseptic - It prevents infection in wounds.
Febrifuge - reduces fevers.
Cholagoguemedicinal agent which promotes the discharge of bile from the system, purging it downward. Deployment is no longer recommended because the biliary purge, like the traditional kidney purge, can cause pancreatic problems - 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 a waxy substance found in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease - It aids in maintaining a healthy Cholesterol a waxy substance found in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease profile.
Anti-phlogistic - reduces inflammation associated with fevers.
Anti-hematoma - reduces hematoma, like blue bruises and black eyes.
Insecticidal, specially Antimalarial. It has been found to be effective mosquito species that causes malaria.
Astringent - Shrinks the skin.
Antioxidantsubstances that can prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free radicals, unstable molecules that the body produces as a reaction to environmental and other pressures. - It has got a mild Antioxidantsubstances that can prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free radicals, unstable molecules that the body produces as a reaction to environmental and other pressures. capacity.
Anti-Aging - Because of its Antioxidantsubstances that can prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free radicals, unstable molecules that the body produces as a reaction to environmental and other pressures. and Cytophylacticthe oils stimulate the generation of new cells, which will aid in preserving the health of the skin properties, it acts as an anti-aging agent.
Analgesichelp relieve headache and sinus pain. - 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 substances that soften and moisturize the skin and decrease itching and flaking. 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, Acnea disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles specifically : a form found chiefly in adolescents and marked by pimples especially on the face 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 Acnea disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles specifically : a form found chiefly in adolescents and marked by pimples especially on the face 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 gallbladder 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 damage, disease, or dysfunction of one or more nerves especially of the peripheral nervous system that is typically marked by burning or shooting pain, numbness, tingling, or muscle weakness or atrophy, is often degenerative, and is usually caused by injury, infection, disease, drugs, toxins, or vitamin deficiency 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.