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Immortelle

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.