Essential Nose Helichrysum
Helichrysum italicum
Helichrysum essential oil (Helichrysum italicum), also known as immortelle, is notable for its high content of neryl acetate (up to 40%), alpha-pinene, and the diketones italidione I-III, which are associated with its remarkable anti-bruising and anti-haematoma properties.[1] The oil also contains curcumene and beta-selinene, contributing to anti-inflammatory and wound-healing activity that has been validated in several clinical and preclinical studies.[2]
- Also Known As
- Immortelle, Everlasting, Curry Plant
- Family
- Herbal
- Perfumery Note
- Middle
- Intensity
- Medium
- Extraction
- Steam Distillation
- Plant Parts
- Flowering tops
- Origins
- Corsica, Italy, Bosnia
- Effect
- Balancing, Calming & Relaxing
- Aroma
- Herbal, Honey-like, Earthy
- Applications
- Skincare, Aromatherapy, Medicinal, Massage
- Price
- $$$$Hand-picked Helichrysum italicum flowers from Corsica and the Dalmatian coast yield barely 0.1-0.2% oil by weight, making it one of the most expensive steam-distilled oils