We love Helichrysum; it’s in some of our favorite blends such as Deep Relief™, but it’s also fabulous on its own. A little bit earthy, a little bit herby, its invigorating aroma can chase away the sluggish energy in a room. And that’s just the start of the dozens of ways this essential oil is a multitasking all-star.
It may be a must-have, but this rare plant is also a little mysterious, so we’re giving you eight facts and tips about this favorite essential oil for your inner botanist! Go ahead and use them to flex your EO knowledge at your next party—you’re sure to establish yourself among your friends as the essential oil guru.
1. Helichrysum flowers are sometimes called Immortelle, or the Everlasting Flower, possibly because of the way its essential oil can smooth the appearance of fine lines and uneven skin tone. Home spa night, anyone?
2. Helichrysum is a self-seeding plant in the sunflower family. It grows native in rocky and sandy terrains throughout the Mediterranean. If you love Helichrysum oil, you should probably book a Mediterranean vacation to go see it for yourself ASAP. Just saying.
3. The word “helichrysum” comes from Latin and Greek roots, meaning “gold spiral.” Its beautiful, tiny golden blossoms definitely deserve the name.
4. Hit a slump? Throw some Helichrysum essential oil and Eucalyptus Radiata into your diffuser. The fresh, earthy, invigorating scent will perk your space right up and help you refocus on that mile-long to-do list. It probably wouldn’t hurt during homework time either.
5. Tiny flowers mean tiny yields of essential oil. We steam distill the delicate blossoms of this plant, and while we don’t get much oil from each distillation, that oil has a rich and complex profile of the naturally occurring constituents neryl acetate, gamma-curcumene, and alpha-pinene.
7. Helichrysum is typically harvested wild from the rocky shores of Croatia’s Dalmatia region, but Young Living’s helichrysum is cultivated at our farm in Split, Croatia. By cultivating this rare plant, Young Living is helping to protect it from exploitation and overharvesting. In using our Helichrysum essential oil, you’re helping support sustainable agriculture. Doesn’t that feel good?
8. Skin dull and dry from time out in the sun? Help revive it with a soothing, aromatic combination of Helichrysum, Lavender, and coconut oil. Gently massage the mixture onto your skin, then kick back with a honey-lavender lemonade for a total inside-out reprieve from the heat.
Ready to blend Helichrysum with your other favorite oils? Check out these related posts on 6 straight up clever ways to use Spearmint essential oil and All About Cedarwood!
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I've never had the opportunity to use helichrysum but I've heard about some amazing results from it and I'd love to have some in my arsenal!
I would love to try this precious oil to enhance my life and body!
I love to add a little extra to PanAway. Kicks it up a notch
We love Helichrysum after exercising. It is in Panaway as another way to enjoy the oil. I never thought to diffuse it with peppermint. What a great idea.
I seriously never want my cabinet to be without this oil. Unusual aroma and not hot or
stinging. Great for when nothing else seems to give the benefit you want. I use it around my lips when the need arises. VERY powerful. So thankful for this jewel and the blends it powers up <3
We have been using Helichrysym daily for my six year old. I am excited to try it in the diffuser with eucalyptus radiata though because I think my to do list is inching towards five miles long! 😊
This magical oil has intrigued me for a long time. And I finally used my ER points just last month to put it into my collection. I feel like it is GOLD...and I should be careful with every drop, so I rarely use it! But...I am realizing that keeping it in the bottle is not doing anybody any good...so thank you for the 8 tips. Now I am motivated to start sharing it more wisely! ;)
So good !! And deep relief is the best :)
On my wish list of oils! Would love to try it for skin support, and a spa night in doesn't sound too bad either 😊
Ive tried for a couple days to comment on this post & I just can't seem to do it. I did all instructions... so don't know ...
I love Deep Relief and love Helichrysum... wrote what I loved about them.. but don't think any of them posted.... sorry... hope I can next time!