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Botanical Name:
Helichrysum Splendidum |
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Country of Origin:
South Africa |
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Cultivation Method:
Wild Crafted |
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Consistency:
Thin |
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Method of Extraction:
Steam
Distilled Flowers |
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Aromatic Description:
Helichrysum has a powerful scent that can be described as a floral mint. It is
both earthy and fresh.
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Perfumery Note:
Middle to Base |
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Aromatherapy Properties:
(Uses)
Helichrysum
is extremely respected for it’s skin healing properties. It is commonly applied
to burns, older sun-damaged skin, and to minimize scarring. It is very effective
as an Anti-microbial agent, Anti-fungal agent, and for use in creams and lotions
due to its ability to filter UV rays. |
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Wild Crafted: |
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This oil is Wild Crafted. Wild Crafted Oils are
usually organic but not certified, normally
because there is no certifying agency in the area where it is grown.
Wild crafted oils are grown wild, without the use of fertilizers or
pesticides - grown naturally in areas where the plants are native to the
region. Not commercially cultivated.
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Blends well with:
Helichrysum essential oil blends well with
Chamomile Blue,
Lavender 40/42,
Clary Sage,
Rose Otto (Bulgarian),
Balsam Peru,
Clove Bud,
and any of the oils from the citrus oil family.
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History:
The word Helichrysum is derived from the Greek word helios meaning sun and
chrysos meaning gold. This is a reference to the golden color of many of the
flowers from this botanical genus. Helichrysum has been used since the time of
the ancient Greeks for its great wound healing ability, and was used often after
battles. |
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Important Note:
The information provided
in the Oil Profiles area is for educational purposes only. This data is not
considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate. |
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General Safety Information:
Do not take any oils
internally without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner.
Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated
essences onto the skin. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage,
have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the
proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme
caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest
oils at extremely low doses. It is safest to consult a qualified
aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children. A skin patch test
should be conducted prior to using an oil that you've never used before. |
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