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!
Have been waiting forever to try this one out!
Love this oil too! Use it with eucalyptus radiata when feeling a start of a cold!
This oil is nestled in the front of my kitchen cupboard within arm’s reach in the event my kids decide it’s a good idea to play rough…. outside…. on the cement.
Would love to try this one!
I My favorite way to use it is mix it with Rose Ointment to rub on my legs after shaving. It keeps them moisturized all day long and a little dab will do for both legs.
I am amazed at what this oil can do for us. I pray I win so we can finally try it! Thanks for the opportunity!!
I love Helicrysium.
I believe it’s in Panaway too? I can’t wait to try it in its own!
Enjoy the smell too!! Glad to hear we cultivate it.
It’s an amazing amazing oil!!
Helichrysum is a must have in our home! It has such great benefits that I can’t imagine not having it
Crystal
I’m looking forward to adding this oil to my collection!
Sounds great.I use a lot of oils but haven’t yet tried this one and I would like to use it!
This oil works amazingly!!
It’s an oil I’ve been wanting to try!! It sounds incredible!
I’ve just begun on my oil journey and this is the oil I am so looking forward to trying. Cheers!
I use helichyrsum in Gary’s scar be gone blend …… looking forward to using it along with peppermint in the diffuser
This one is on my wish list!
I’ve never used this oil, but I’ve heard endless amazing things about it! I hope to be able to try it one day!
I always hear such wonderful things about this oil. I’d absolutely love to try it!
Pick me!!
*crosses fingers*
Looking forward to trying this great oil
Awesome benefits, love it for massage purposes after a long bike ride. Or just on the go if I need a little more energy!
This one is a must – didn’t know that until I had it in our arsenal :)
I ❤️ helichrysum! The smell is heavenly and this little bottle can does much 😍!
I used this oil on my son when he had quite a tumble – I was sooooo thankful for the generous sample that my friend had given me!! Otherwise, I think he would have suffered greatly ;) Thank you Young Living for creating such useful EOS!!
I seriously would love to try this oil for soooooo many listed reasons!
I haven’t tried this oil and I love what it says about it in this post.
I like to bring Helichrysum, Frankincense, and Lavendar oils with me, to my massage therapy appointments, so my therapist can add them to her massage cream.
Love this oil!
An amazing oil-love using it for my skin!
This essential oil was a God send when it was part of the Essential Rewards promos in January! Adding it to the regime of oils I was using, drastically decreased the recovery time while I was going to physical therapy.
I love adding Helichrysum to my facial serum
Love Helichrysum! It’s been a staple to have around the house during my pregnancy. Great for massaging my tired legs and feet & it’s helped tremendously with what we all call “pregnancy brain” and focus!
Would love to try this Oil on my back
Would love to try this all on my back for the pain
Very awesome that Young Living cultivates this rare plant! Just another reason to love them and this oil! I can’t wait to use it more for skin with these suggestions!
Would love to try this!
Sounds like an oil I need to add to my collection ❤️
Ooooo, great oil!
I have not tried this one yet, but would love the opportunity to try it!!
Yes please! Its on my wish list to use for my scoliosis pain!
Sounds like a great oil to try!
This was one of the first oils I orordered because I read in my pocket guide that no home should be without this oil!!! And I believe it!! Works wonders!! Love it
I love the name I love the smell of this oil! I so need this oil in my collection of YL Oils I already have and love. I use tons of oils on myself daily. Sounds like a must have oil! I want to feel the benefits of this oil that it has to offer. I would like to try this in my new face products I’m purchasing! Does wonders to our face! Very powerful oil.
I would love to try this oil.
I love deep relief! Doesn’t Panaway have helichrysum in it too?
Hey Kimberly! Great question, it does have Helichrysum in it. Thanks for you comment!
I have not tried this one yet, but it keeps being recommended to me. I would love the opportunity to try it!
I would love to this, its on my wish list! :)
I have this on my wish list of oils to try. :)