Helichrysum is a sweet-herbal essential oil that is used for treating bruises, burns, ear infections and respiratory issues.                                                                                 It heals skin issues such as acne, stretch marks and new or old scars while soothing and moisturizing your skin. The Helichrysum Oil comes from the small, bushy, evergreen sub-shrub, which grows no higher than two feet. It has a woolly stem, with linear silver-grey leaves clusters of small mustard-yellow flowers. Where it Grows Native to the Mediterranean region (mostly France, Italy, Bosnia and Croatia). Farming Method: Certified Organic Country of Origin: SE Europe Plant Part: Blossom Scientific Name: Helichrysum italicum Application Method: Topical   Helichrysum has a complex aroma with many layers of sweetness, earthy tones and scents. Its sweet, herbal and rich top-note blends with fruity middle note and a lingering herbal low note. Helichrysum is a great choice for skin care, as it leaves the skin moist, soft and smooth, and prevents dehydration and cracking of the skin. It has powerful regenerating qualities and is excellent at reducing hemorrhaging, making it powerful for healing wounds and cuts. Helichrysum can heals bruises quickly as well as fade old scars, prevent new scars, heal acne, eczema, stretch marks and more.  Following is a list of conditions Helichrysum essential oil addresses by category. Skin Care: sensitive and mature skin, eczema, acne, psoriasis, because of its anti-inflammatory and tissue regenerating properties Respiratory System: Colds and flu, other bacterial and viral infections, allergies, asthma, bronchitis Musculoskeletal System:  Arthritis, muscular aches and pains Circulatory System: Heart palpitations, irregularities in heart beat and the risk of stroke Traditional Lore The helichrysum essential oil is a relatively new oil, only first being distilled in the 1970’s. It was made popular by the French when they discovered its extremely therapeutic benefits for healing bruises and scars. The plant has been used traditionally for bronchitis, asthma, burns, rheumatism, headache, migraines, allergies and liver ailments. It has also been used for skin care and perfume for centuries. Family Asteraceae   Description of Scent: Earthy, green floral scent Oils that Blend Well: Roman Chamomile, Clary Sage, Geranium, Lavender, Neroli, , Rose, Note: Middle Composition: Neryl acetate, pinene, limonene, diones, beta caryophyllene Arrhythmia: Dilute to 5-10% in a carrier oil (25-50 drops per tablespoon) and apply over the heart area. Bruises: 2- 5% in any well penetrating carrier. Skin care (psoriasis, varicose veins, and eczema): 2% in flax or rose hip seed oil. Muscle pain: 2% in carrier Headaches: Diffusor, or topical, 2% on temples, neck and forehead Acne, stretch marks, skin inflammations, spots, warts: Topical application 2 % in flax or rose hip seed oil Old scar treatment: Topical application same as above Asthma, allergies, bronchitis: diffuser Arthritis, muscular aches and pains: 2% in penetrating carrier oil Colds and flu, other bacterial and viral respiratory infections: inhalation   Specific Safety Precautions Non-toxic, non-irritant. May be sensitizing. General Safety Precautions Use essential oils only in diluted form on the skin and never internally. Always be careful when using essential oils with children. Give them only low doses, or better, consult a qualified aromatherapy expert before using. Also, use essential oils with care and only under the proper guidance of an expert while pregnant or if you have liver damage, epilepsy, cancer or other serious health problems.   Amrita Aromatherapy Specializes in Certified Organic and therapeutic aromatherapy. In 2001 Amrita became the 1st Essential Oil Company in the United States to transition into carrying certified organic Essential Oils. Every product that is listed on our website as certified organic has been grown, harvested, distilled and handled without pesticides, chemicals and other toxic ingredients, according to the USDA/NOP standards. Botanical purity is only the first step when Amrita sources essential oils. To verify purity, Amrita uses gas chromatographic analysis with chiral columns, which is the most reliable tool for selecting oils that are 100% derived from the botanical species indicated. The botanical species is clearly listed on the label of each of our oils as a further assurance that the oil originates 100% from the species and is not cut with cheaper oils or synthetics (particularly "nature-identical" compounds), which is otherwise a common practice in essential oil production.