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Botanical Name: Helichrysum italicum
aka Everlasting St. John's Herb
Anatomical areas:
Liver, skin, lungs,
digestion, immune system, nervous system.
Allopathic uses:
Antiphlogistic, anti-viral,
antispasmodic, analgesic, cicatrisive, expectorant,
anticoagulant, hepatic, cholagogue, anti-inflammatory,
stimulates new cell formation.
Indications:
Wounds, cuts, bruises,
burns, hypertension, scars, rashes, liver fatigue,
phlebitis, coronary complaints, smoking, bronchial
congestion.
Holistic uses:
Useful in Chinese Medicine
for Qi-energy and blood stagnation by regulating flow of
energy and stagnation of Qi energy. Positive effect on
irritable, moody states associated with stagnant Qi. On
subtle level, facilities removal of emotional blocks on a
deep level. Affinity for heart chakra. Opens mind and
clarifies thoughts. Yin energy.
Contraindications:
Do not use during pregnancy.
Not to be used on children under 12. Use in moderation.
Blending:
Middle note. Blends well
with bergamot, black pepper, cedarwood, chamomile German,
clary sage, cypress, grapefruit, juniper, lemon, mandarin,
niaouli, oregano, palmarosa, ravensara, pine, rosemary,
sage, tea tree, thyme linalol, rose maroc, rose otto, ylang
ylang, vetiver, eucalyptus citriodora, blue chamomile, roman
chamomile, yarrow, rose geranium, lavender, benzoin resinoid,
frankincense, geranium, patchouli. Up to 5% in blend.
Chemical Components: Esters (75%), ketones
(15-20%), neryl acetate.
Esters (75%), ketones
(15-20%), neryl acetate.
Characteristics:
Yellowish color. Strong, aromatic, like turpentine.
Extraction:
Steam distillation from
fresh flowers and flowering tops. |
Immortelle
