What is Helichrysum italicum used for?

italicum is used for the dermatological treatment of sun and fire burns and for wound healing. In veterinary medicine, the plant is used to treat cough in donkeys and joint ailments for both horses and donkeys. Curiously, the first modern investigations on the plant were spurred by these animal uses.

What is Helichrysum italicum oil?

Helichrysum italicum is also called curry plant because its leaves has a strong curry-like smell. Helichrysum is a common, traditionally used medicine in the region in which it grows. It reportedly has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial properties.

What are the benefits of helichrysum?

The possible benefits of helichrysum include:

  • Preventing infections. Researchers who looked at existing evidence about helichrysum found that it has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Fighting malaria.
  • Reducing burnout and exhaustion.
  • Preventing weight gain.
  • Healing wounds.

Is Helichrysum oil good for skin?

When it comes to cosmetics and skincare, helichrysum offers not just one but three amazing benefits to keep your skin glowing: This essential oil acts as an antioxidant that protects the skin’s collagen and elastin. It wipes out microbes that harm the skin. It has tissue remodeling effects to fade blemishes.

How do I apply Helichrysum oil to my face?

To use helichrysum essential oil for soothing and healing the skin, combine with a carrier oil like coconut or jojoba oil and rub the mixture onto onto the area of concern for hives, redness, scars, blemishes, rashes and shaving irritation.

Does Helichrysum really work for scars?

Helichrysum essential oil contains an anti-inflammatory substance called arzanol, which plays a part in healing wounds. It also has antioxidant properties that can help to prevent scarring by regenerating new cells and preventing the accumulation of free radicals.

Is Helichrysum good for hair?

Helichrysum essential oil will clean the scalp, strengthen the strands, and stimulate hair follicles while reducing itchiness and dryness. Helichrysum essential oil is also one of the better oils for treating psoriasis, dandruff, and other scalp disorders.

Is Helichrysum poisonous?

Is Helichrysum italicum poisonous? Helichrysum italicum has no toxic effects reported.

Can you eat Helichrysum italicum?

The taste of the small flowers has been likened to blue cheese. They are extremely potent so we use only a very small amount. Curry Plant makes a good flower to add to our Edible Flower Herb Garden Six Pack or our Zone 8-11 Fragrant Herb Garden.

Is Helichrysum toxic to dogs?

Helichrysum italicum has no toxic effects reported.