The Italian immortelle (Italian immortelle, curry herb, Helichrysum italicum) thrives throughout the Mediterranean region. For centuries, the oil of this plant has been valued for its healing properties in natural medicine and as aromatherapy.
What effect does strawflower oil have?
Strawflower oil (Helichrysum italicum) has an anti-inflammatory and healing effect on bruises, muscle tension, bruises, abrasions and scars. In aromatherapy it provides relaxation for nervousness and anxiety.
For which complaints is strawflower oil used?
The natural, essential oil of immortelle can be used forbruises, muscle tension and bruises. You can also treatabrasions and scars with the oil.
There are essentially three components responsible for the effect:
- Esther: These care for the skin.
- Neryl acetate: Stimulates collagen production and microcirculation.
- Italidione: Stimulates lymphatic flow and dissolves bruises more quickly.
- Other ingredients have an antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral effect.
How does immortelle oil work in aromatherapy?
Given in a steam lamp or in a warm bath, the oil of the Italian Helichrysum has a calming and relaxing effect. It is therefore used for nervousness and anxiety.
The spicy-sweet, herbaceous scent with a slight curry note is very pleasant. It is reminiscent of summer in southern countries and is grounding.
Can strawflower oil also be used on animals?
Many pet owners report that they havesuccessfully used the essential oil of immortelle on their four-legged friends. Since animals react completely differently to the ingredients of natural medicines than humans, we recommend consulting your veterinarian or animal he alth practitioner before use.
Can I grow strawflowers myself to get the oil?
The Italian strawfloweryou can cultivate in your own garden, but extracting theoilisdifficult. However, the leaves can be used fresh or dried as a seasoning. They have an aromatic curry flavor but do not turn the food yellow.
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Immortelle – an old medicinal plant
Not only the oil is used in folk medicine, the dried flowers of the Italian strawflower are also a valuable natural medicine. When made into tea or added to bath water, they have a detoxifying and soothing effect on coughs or colds.
