INCI name ; Helichrysum Bracteiferum (Immortelle) Flower Oil

CAS number ; 8023-95-8

SKU code ; EN-HEB-0010

EXTRACTION METHOD ; Steam Distilled Essential Oil

PARTS USED ; Flowers

ORIGIN  ; Madagascar

COMMON NAMES : Curry Plant Oil, Everlasting, Immortelle

APPEARANCE : Pale yellow to orange yellow colored liquid

ODOUR NOTE : Fresh, coniferous, resinous, deep-green, balsamic aroma

QUALITY : 100 % pure and natural whole essential oil.

STORAGE CONDITION ; Store in a cool dark place

Rich in cineole

Unlike Helichrysum italicum, who is more known for its wounds healing properties, this helichrysum bractieferum is traditionnaly used as a breathing facilitator, and a support to the respiratory system.

Massages & body care

• Body massage  use 1 to 6 drops essential oil for 10 ml carrier oil (0.5 to 2 % concentration) +++

Diffusion

• Ultrasonic Diffusers for air purification, use 10 mn 3 times a day.  5 to 30 drops depending of the size of the room. Diffuse for 30 min at a time for large rooms. In bedrooms, diffuse for 15 min half an hour before going to bed. +++
• Spray Add 5 drops of essential oil for 10 ml of vegetable glycerine and add water +++
• Steam Inhalation --  add 5 drops of essential oil to a pot of hot water +++

Others 

• Homecare as air purifier +++

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Reported benefits & properties:

• Antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiviral
• Decongestant
• Expectorant
• Support the immune system
• Antihistaminic
• Respiratory anti-inflammatory
• Analgesic

Traditionally used in Madagascar to:

• Clear and purify airways
• Clean and sanitize ambient air
• Massage chest and back during winter cold
• Ease muscular and joints pains
• Calm dry coughs, tickly throats.
• Appease asthma reactions
• Help in easing cold, flu, bronchitis symptoms in children.

Do not use during the first 3 months of pregnancy / breastfeeding 

Keep out of reach of children and pets.

As a general rule, always perform a skin patch test before using your essential oils for the first time.

DO NOT USE UNDILUTED and seek medical and specialist advise when in doubt