Benefits and Uses of Helichrysum Essential Oil
Ester content in Helichrysum essential oil accounts for more than one-third of the total, followed by sesquiterpenes, but it is classified as ketone essential oil (sesquiterpenes ketone). The main reason is that Helichrysum contains a very precious and unique diketone component - Italian ketone. This component is very rare. Although it does not account for a high proportion in Helichrysum essential oil (about 10-15%), it is the most representative and very important healing component
Helichrysum essential oil (Helichrysum italicum)
Main production areas: Corsica, Croatia, Italy and the entire Mediterranean region.
Extraction method: hydrodistillation/whole plant when flowering. Oil yield 0.2%.
Main ingredients: neryl acetate (35-40%), γ-curcumene (6-13%), α-pene (0-20%), d-limonene (3-10%), italone (8-15%), d-linalool, nerol and other ingredients.
Main effects: hematoma, wound healing, cell regeneration, lymphatic detoxification, lymphatic congestion, anti-inflammatory, mucus decomposition (phlegm reduction), anti-spasmodic, cough relief.
Usage suggestions
1. Skin system (scars, soft tissue damage, bruises)
2. Emotional psychology (emotional injury, anxiety, neurasthenia, depression)
3. Respiratory system (expectorant cough, asthma)
4. Musculoskeletal (pain, inflammation)
3 major healing effects of Helichrysum essential oil
I. Skin care
1. Promote cell regeneration & repair
Good at treating wounds, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and improving dark circles.
Recommended combinations: benzoin, rose, rock rose, frankincense, etc.
2. Whitening and spot removal
Italian ketone can inhibit tyrosinase activity and reduce melanin formation.
Recommended combinations: carrot seeds, celery seeds, roses, orange blossoms, lemons, leucaena, sandalwood, ylang-ylang, etc.
3. Anti-aging and rejuvenation
As a ketone essential oil, it is often used in anti-wrinkle formulas for mature skin.
Recommended combinations: roses, frankincense, etc.
Recipe recommendation
I. Dark circle relief & anti-aging formula (1%)
Recipe: Helichrysum 1d + frankincense 1d + Damascus rose 1d + benzoin 1d + arnica soaked oil 10ml + rosehip oil 5ml + cactus seed oil 3ml + pomegranate seed oil 2ml
Usage: Apply to the lower eye bags and the end of the eyes, and gently tap to absorb (avoid the upper eyelids). Paired with frankincense + helichrysum pure dew wet compress, the effect is better.
II. Brightening and whitening formula (3%)
Formula: Helichrysum 2d + Sandalwood 2d + Rose Otto 1d + Carrot Seed 1d + Non-photosensitive Lemon 3d + Rosehip Oil 5ml + Seabuckthorn Oil 4d + Grapeseed Oil 10ml
Usage: After cleansing in the morning and evening, use after pure dew toner.
II. Emotional healing
Helichrysum is good at dissolving psychological "congestion" and healing emotional "trauma". For those who bid farewell to known pain or lost lovers, Helichrysum can provide support, soothe emotions and play an anti-depression effect.
Recommended essential oils
Citrus such as Roman chamomile, geranium, lavender, Damascus rose, rosewood, clary sage, bergamot, etc.
Pain relief formula (4%)
Formula: Italian helichrysum 4d + Damascus rose absolute 2d + benzoin 2d + St. John's wort soaked oil 10ml
Usage: Apply to the heart chakra twice a day and massage.
Mirror-like heart formula (2.5%)
Formula: Juniper 2d + Cypress 1d + Helichrysum 1d + Bergamot 1d + Jojoba oil 10ml
Usage: Apply to the chest or massage the whole body in the morning and evening to help expel negative emotions.
III. Body care
The diketone (helichrysum ketone) in helichrysum essential oil has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and clearing the blockage of qi and blood, and is known as the "first oil for removing blood stasis." It is good at dealing with blood and qi stagnation and meridian blockage. It can strongly promote lymphatic detoxification and tissue swelling, so the hematoma subsides quite quickly. It can be used as pure oil in the beginning of an emergency, and can be appropriately diluted after the symptoms are relieved, and the effect is very good.
There is a classic first aid formula in the aromatherapy industry, which is known as a "must-have for home medicine cabinets"
Formula: Helichrysum + Rock Rose + Real Lavender (1:1:1)
Usage:
Emergency period: Apply pure oil directly to the wound, once every 1-2 hours.
Recovery period: 5% diluted in rosehip oil, with spearmint and carrot seeds to help lighten scars.
Blood and qi stagnation & amenorrhea formula (4%)
Formula: Helichrysum 6d + Frankincense 12d + Benzoin 13d + Palmarosa 4d + Jojoba oil 50ml
Usage: Massage the whole body in the morning and evening, focusing on the lower abdomen and lower back.
