| Botanical Name: | Helichrysum Angustifolium |
| Country of origin: | Italy |
| Source: | Flowers |
| Cultivation: | Conventional |
| Colour & Odor: | Pale yellow to yellow in color with sweet, herbal aroma., |
| Extraction Method: | Steam Distillation method |
| Specific Gravity: | 0.892 - 0.932 |
| Optical Rotation: | 5 ° to 25° |
| Flash Point: | 85°C |
| Components: | Limonene, Geranyl acetate, alpha-Pinene |
| Solubility: | Soluble in Alcohol & Oil and insoluble in water. |
| Shelf Life: | 3 years |
| Storage: | Cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight. |
| Certificate on Demand: | At our customer's request, we provide the subsequent indenture (COA) Certificate of Analysis which gives the information on color, odor & additional details, (GC) Gas Chromatography provides statistics of the product element & its percentage, and (MS) Mass Spectrometry gives details of the component present in the product & its quantity. |
| Blends well with: | Helichrysum oil mixes well with chamomile, rosewood, lavender, bergamot, clary sage, Clove Bud and mandarin. Other oils with which this oil can also blend are neroli, orange, rose and frankincense and Clove Bud etc. |
| Uses: | Helichrysum oil is mainly used as an ingredient in massage oils, creams and lotions. These essential oils can be used for vapor therapy or during warm bath to cure muscle aches and inflammation, problems related to digestion and respiration and headache. As this oil is suitable for sensitive skin it can be used on children also. Helichrysum oil also has soothing and calming properties which helps to cure depression. Athletes and bodybuilders widely use the essential oils containing Helichrysum oil as it is highly effective in treating muscle inflammations due to hectic physical activities. When it is used on the skin, it is used neat or diluted.Creams and lotions containing this oil as an essential ingredient can fight skin problems such as aging of skin, acne, dermatitis and it also helps in removal of scars. This oil can also be added to personal care items. |
| Therapeutic Benefits: | Helichrysum oil can effectively treat bruises, burns, traumas and pain due to its regenerative properties. Moreover it can also treat scars, stretch marks and spots along with warts and broken veins. The oil's antispasmodic property enables it to take care of cardiovascular and lung-related problems such as asthma, sinusitis, bronchitis and whooping cough. Helichrysum oil also has a soothing effect on muscle pains, sprains, rheumatism, strained muscles and arthritis by virtue of its anti-inflammatory properties. This oil also deals with emotional problems quite well. Examples of such emotional issues may be mental exhaustion, stress, depression or lethargy. This oil can also induce creativity and art by stimulating the right side of the brain. |