Helichrysum essential oil - a valuable anticoagulant

Helichrysum essential oil - a valuable anticoagulant

Helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum)also known asForever, belongs to the daisy family (Asteraceae or Compositae) and the oil today comes from Yugoslavia, Corsica, Utah and Ecuador. Helichrysum is an aromatic shrub with silver-gray lance-like leaves and clusters of small bright yellow flowers. After drying, the plant retains its shape and the flower heads retain their yellow color - hence the name "forever". It is also known as Italian strawflower.

Traditionally in Europe it was used for asthma, whooping cough, arthritis, headaches, liver disease and skin conditions such as burns, allergies and psoriasis. Usually taken in the form of an infusion, the herb was taken to expel worms.

Today Helichrysum is an extremely valuable oil for healing. It is one of the few known oils that can stop bleeding. It has been found to be anticoagulant, anesthetic, antispasmodic, antiviral, a liver protectant, detoxifier and stimulant, chelates chemicals and toxins, and regenerates nerves. It is used for herpes virus, arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, blood clots, liver disease, circulatory disorders, skin diseases such as eczema, psoriasis, scar tissue and varicose veins. What makes Helichrysum unique is its ability to regulate blood. Its chemical components include a group of ketone-like compounds called beta-diones. It is this group of molecules in the oil that primarily contributes to its anticoagulant effects, making it applicable in the treatment of severe bruises that lead to hematomas. The scent opens hearts to the invisible energies that influence our lives here on earth. For emotional healing it is used to promote calm, acceptance, dreams, patience, perseverance, inner strength and awareness.

Helichrysum mixes well with bergamot, cedarwood, German chamomile, clary sage, cypress, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, juniper, lavender, lemon, palmarosa, pine, rosemary, sage, thyme linalool, rose and ylang ylang. You can apply 2-4 drops to the area, temple, forehead, neck or outside of the ear. For cuts or more severe bleeding, apply the oil directly to the wound to coagulate the blood. For bruises, rub the oil over the bruised area to reabsorb the blood into the tissue. It can be inhaled directly, diffused, or taken as a dietary supplement. For safety reasons, Helichrysum is non-toxic, non-irritating and non-sensitizing. Would you like to learn more about the healing properties of Helichrysum and other essential oils? Consider becoming a certified aromatherapist. Educational courses in healing energy and aromatherapy can help you understand how essential oils heal the body/mind/spirit.