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.
6. Hitting the gym? One of our top Helichrysum oil uses is sports massage. Add a few drops of Helichrysum and Peppermint to V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex and knead into muscles wherever you need it. Believe us—that treadmill won’t look so daunting tomorrow.
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!
Was told to use Heliochrysum on my stomach to help my skin and muscles after after I had twins – love this special oil!
On my wish list! Thanks for the opportunity to win a bottle!
This oil is like magic. I have seen with my own eyes that it can help minimize cuts and bleeding. Worth every penny!
I love Helichrysum for its mending properties. Both for cuts and burns, it’s the first thing I turn to! :)
-Jamie Collyer-
Would love to try it!!!
I love Everything about helichrysum!!! Loved the above info… learning more about this fabulous oil. The translation of the word helichrysum to “gold spiral” is fascinating💗
Cannot wait to try it!!
I have been wanting to try Helichrysum!
A must have oil for everyones home, from skin care to using it after a workout or used as a detoxifier, and so much more! I love it!
This is my go-to oil. My skin looks amazing!
Love the skin healing benefits!
I use deep relief almost daily and love how it soothes my muscles. I would love to try helichrysum for my skin care!!!
I remember at convention Gary Young called helichrysum “the tree of life”, and i can see why! Deep relief is amazing!!!! Helichrysum with Copaiba is heavenly!!
I use it in a blend to rub my husbands feet. He has been a skeptic when it comes to oils but he’ll let me rub his feet with them. I’ll win him over yet!
I continue to be impressed by Young Living and every YL essential oil I add to my collection. Thank you for the generous opportunity to potentially receive a free 5 ml Helichrysum. This is another example of the exceptional heart and spirit of Young Living, the founder, and the leadership team!
I have used Helichrysum as an additive to an oil mix I made up for my husband for his skin condition. The oil mixture has helped with the dryness and the itching and he loves it!
Great support!
I love this oil. I got it as a bonus on one of my ER orders. Right now I’m using it and lavender.
we use Helichrysum on a small cotton ball in our ears at night.
I use Helichrysum essential oil in combination with Frankincense. I smooth around my face. Then I cup my hands and breathe deeply to breathe in the oils. I use this technique every single day. I love it!
I use it in my MS blend.
Helichrysum is def on my wish list. So many good reasons to try it!! Perhaps I’ll get Lucky!!
A favorite. Would love to win a bottle to keep in our first aid kit!
I would love to try this! I have never used it as a single blend.
Firing up the diffuser right now! This heat in my final weeks of pregnancy is no joke!
Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy Maureen! Thanks for commenting.
Thank you 😊
This oil sounds amazing!! I neeeeed it! My poor knees would love it!
I love it in Deep Relief & as an aid after my knee replacement many years ago.
I am going to have to try this!! And definitely see it in the Med…
Have used and gotten results
I hope this oil helps my sister!
I love the benefits I get from this and Lavender daily on my skin , some have said I look 20 yrs younger!!
I would love to win
I’m relatively new to the oil world and have yet to try this one. However, I know I need it, due to all the benefits, but also because it’s a suggestion for most things from the reference guide.
I cannot wait to try this!
I love this oil so much, Deep Relief is what started me on my Young Living journey and I carry my bottle of Helichrysum with me everywhere I go. What it has done for my skin oh I could go on and on….
I have been using YL EO for just a few months now and loving them. My home smells wonderful with a mixture of EO’s. The Cool Azule is wonderful for my muscles. I’ve been using Orange Blossom for my face. I would love to try Helichrysum.
I’m still new in oils & haven’t built up my stock yet. This sounds like something that would help perk me up. I’d love to win it because the budget will not allow me to buy this. Thanks for providing a quality product!
I haven’t used it personally but I’ve heard great things! I’m thinking this should be in my next order!
I bought this oil because of my sister. It is pretty expensive but I wanted to give it to her to see if it would help her out.
This has gotten me through a difficult few days in the last week. Therefore, I’m almost out. With tight funds, it would be awesome to win. It’s my new best friend. <3
Helichrysum is one of my favorite oils and I keep learning of new ways to use it! I’ve added it to a muscle rub of coconut oil along with Cypress, Cistus and Lavender.
Last fall it worked well for me on inch-long finger cut, leaving no scarring, when used with Tea Tree, Ravintsara and V-6 Complex. Also a fan of Deep Relief roll-on!
Love deep relief! Being a landscaper, I use it a lot! Would love to try helichrysum for my sun drenched skin.
Helichrysm is my favorite!!!
I’ve heard great things about this oil! It sounds like another good one to keep on hand.
Would love to try this in a face serum I want to make!!!
I love it.
Love it.
I love this oil. Thanks for making it possible to get it.
This has gotten me through a difficult few days. Therefore, I’m almost out. With tight funds, it would be awesome to win. It’s my new best friend. <3
I would love to try this on my skin ! I live in Az