What is Dr. Valnet's Organic Italian Helichrysum Essential Oil used for?
Italian Helichrysum essential oil has anticoagulant and anti-phlebitic properties. It has powerful anti-hematoma activity (greater than that of arnica). It promotes healing, relieves spasms, and reduces inflammation. This oil also helps clear congestion and breaks down mucus.
Italian Helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum— Asteraceae family) is a plant that thrives in sandy, sunny soil; its small yellow flowers do not wilt, hence its other name: “immortelle.” Italian helichrysum yields a highly valuable essential oil through distillation. The essential oil of Italian helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum), commonly known as “immortelle,” is recognized for its many pharmacological properties, particularly in the areas of blood circulation and wound healing.
This essential oil is distinguished byits anticoagulant and blood-thinningeffects, thereby promoting arterial microcirculation. It also acts as a vascular spasmolytic, with a vasodilatory and coronary-dilating effect that may be beneficial in pre-infarction situations. Furthermore, its fibrinolytic properties help break down blood clots.
Immortelle oil is known for its rapid action against bruises, surpassing that of arnica when applied topically. The presence of betadiones, particularly italidiones I, II, and III, explains its anti-ecchymotic activity through a fibrin-chelating mechanism. Clinical studies highlight its effectiveness in reducing postoperative edema and bruising, partly due to the hemostatic action of curcumene.
When applied to the skin, Immortelle essential oileffectively promotes the healing of bruises, wounds, and post-surgical lesions. In vitro, the oil demonstrates inhibition of cyclooxygenase and 5-lipoxygenase enzymes, as well as pro-inflammatory factors such asinterleukin (IL-1b) and TNF-α. These effects highlight its potential in managing acute and chronic inflammation.
The oil exhibits significant antibacterial activity, particularly by reducing bacterial resistance to antibiotics, including against multidrug-resistant bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli. It also possesses antiviral properties, with activity noted against theherpes virus, and antifungal properties against various strains of Candida albicans.
- Mucolytic and expectorant: Promotes the expulsion of mucus and reduces secretions in the respiratory tract.
- Hepatoprotective: Useful in cases of mild liver dysfunction.
- Antidiabetic and cholesterol-lowering: Involved in regulating blood sugar and lipid profiles.
- Anti-aging: Inhibits enzymes that break down collagen and elastin, contributing to skin protection.
- Anti-allergic: Potentially useful in the treatment of allergic reactions.
- Antiproliferative and antimutagenic: Useful in preventing abnormal cell proliferation, especially when used in synergy with other essential oils.
The use of Italian Helichrysum essential oil requires expertise in phytotherapy and aromatherapy, given the potency of its active ingredients. Therapeutic recommendations must be tailored according to specific indications and individual tolerance.
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How should this essential oil be used?
For external bruises: Dilute the Italian Helichrysum essential oil to 7% in arnica vegetable oil. Apply to the bruise.
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What are the precautions for use?
- Do not take internally, and avoid prolonged use due to its neurotoxicity
- Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women
- Not recommended for children
- Not for use by individuals allergic to the Asteraceae family
- Not recommended for people with asthma without consulting an allergist
- Prohibited for people with epilepsy
- Never exceed a dosage of 3 drops twice daily for external use (i.e., no more than 6 drops)
- Avoid use in patients taking anticoagulants; interactions with antiplatelet agents are likely
- Do not use for prolonged periods
- Do not diffuse, inhale, or add to a bath
- Contains ketones and sesquiterpenes; risk of self-toxicity due to molecular interactions
- Dermocaustic; causes skin irritation when undiluted; dilution required
- Do not combine with cortisone; risk of drug interaction—consult your pharmacist
- Use with caution in people with autoimmune diseases, epilepsy, asthma, the elderly, or those with Parkinson’s disease, as well as in people with neurological sensitivity
- Risk of neurotoxicity that may induce epileptic seizures at high doses
- Recommended for topical use only
What is its composition?
Italian helichrysum essential oil is composed of monoterpene esters and monoterpene hydrocarbons. 100% essential oil.
| Distilled part |
flowers |
| Chemotype |
neryl acetate, italidiones |
| Distillation |
low-pressure steam distillation |
| Origin |
Croatia |
| Yield |
1,200 kg per 1 kg of essential oil |
Presentation
Dr. Valnet’s organic Italian helichrysum essential oil comes in a 5-ml bottle.