What are the properties of Italian helichrysum essential oil?

Italian helichrysum essential oil is the anti-hematoma oil par excellence. It will help to absorb bruises, bumps, bruises, recent or older. It decongests and tones venous and lymphatic circulation: it is ideal in cases of scars, varicose veins, cellulite, hemorrhoids or edema.
NOTE: discover our many recipes, mixtures & formulas a little further down!

Dosages

The essential oils that we present to you are effective and very rich in active ingredients. The indicated dosages should not be exceeded.

• As a food supplement (oral): 1 drop 2 times a day for a maximum of 5 days (see precautions for use).
• In your non-rinsed facial treatments (day cream, make-up remover milk, two-phase, etc.): maximum 1 drop per 10 ml of product (i.e. 0.3%).
• In your rinsed facial treatments (scrubs, masks, etc.): maximum 2 drops per 10 ml of product (i.e. 0.6%).
• In your non-rinsed body cosmetics (balms, beauty oils, moisturizing milk, nourishing creams, etc.): max 1 drop per 10 ml of product (i.e. 0.3%).
• In your rinsed-off body cosmetics (shower gels, scrubs, etc.): max 2 drops per 10 ml of product (i.e. 0.6%).

Our pharmacist's opinion

Morgan

Pharmacist

Why use Italian helichrysum essential oil?

Italian helichrysum essential oil has an unparalleled fibrinolytic action, that is to say it has the property of destroying small blood clots. It is also anticoagulant and promotes blood circulation. These virtues combined allow it to very effectively absorb bruises, hematomas and bruises. It is the ketones contained in the essential oil, and in particular italidione, which give it these exceptional anti-hematoma properties. When used internally, it is potentially neurotoxic because of the ketones it contains. It must therefore be used for very short periods of time, with the greatest caution and preferably under medical or pharmaceutical supervision.

How to properly use Italian helichrysum essential oil?

Here are the TOP 2 uses for which Italian helichrysum essential oil seems essential to me. Please note, the benefits and properties of Italian helichrysum essential oil are not limited to the points below, but it is among the most effective, if not the best, for treating the following situations:

• The absolute essential in the event of shocks of all kinds, in the event of bruises, edema, bumps, small injuries, etc.
• Its circulatory properties are ideal for heavy legs and varicose veins.

What are the possible ways of using Italian helichrysum essential oil?

Italian helichrysum essential oil cutaneously

Hematomas and bumps

Place 1 drop of pure Italian helichrysum essential oil on a bruise or bump.

Massage gently to penetrate well. Repeat the operation up to 6 times a day to make the bruise disappear. If the bruise is more extensive, dilute 2 drops of Italian helichrysum essential oil in 5 drops of arnica vegetable oil.

Varicose veins and spider veins

Mix:

• 2 drops of Italian helichrysum essential oil
• 2 drops of cypress essential oil
• 3 drops of lemon essential oil
• 20 drops of calophyll vegetable oil

Massage along the varicose veins from bottom to top to encourage blood to rise towards the heart. Use 2 times a day for 5 to 7 days.

Rosacea and acne rosacea

Add 4 drops of Italian helichrysum essential oil + 4 drops of carrot essential oil to your jar of day or night cream (dosage for 50 ml of cream).

Use morning and/or evening if necessary.

Scars and small wound

Mix:

• 1 drop of cistus essential oil
• 1 drop of Italian helichrysum essential oil
• 5 drops of a neutral vegetable oil such as avocado or sweet almond

Apply to the wound or scar twice a day until resorption. If the wound is very recent and oozes or bleeds slightly you can add 2 drops of cistus essential oil instead of one.