Ingredients/Chemical Components
neryl acetate, alpha pinene, y-curcumene
Primary Benefits
- Supports a healthy metabolism.
- Promotes a healthy digestive system.
- Promotes a healthy immune system.
- Promotes a healthy nervous system.
- Promotes a healthy cardiovascular system.
- Promotes a healthy respiratory system.
- Promotes healthy cellular function.
- Promotes healthy blood pressure.
- Promotes healthy liver function.
- Promotes healthy skin.
- Promotes healthy teeth and gums.
History
Helichrysum has long been utilized for its therapeutic skin and medicinal benefits by people along the Mediterranean for centuries.
Oil Description
Helichrysum oil contains chemicals known as esters, which provide several emotional and grounding benefits. In addition, they are known to promote healthy skin when used on affected areas regularly. It also contains, neryl acetate, the sweet and fruity fragrance found in citrus oils and used in perfumed products. Helichrysum has a reputation for restoring skin, and is commonly used in anti-aging creams and serums. Several studies have found that active components in helichrysum help to lower blood pressure.
Cautions
Use with a carrier for sensitive skin. Keep out of reach of children. Consult your physician if you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor’s care. Do not put oils directly in your eyes (oils can drip into eyes – if this happens, flush with fractionated coconut oil, not water). Do not drip oils into the ear canal. Avoid sensitive areas.
*The statements on this page have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Protocols and Recipies
Uses
- Calms the skin, soothes and rejuvenates.
- Lessens the appearance of facial blemishes when applied topically.
- Invigorating massage oil
- Lessens feelings of mental fatigue.
- Internal cleansing and digestive benefits
Emotional Components
- Calming and balancing properties.
- Promotes feelings of relaxation.
- Boosts mood.
Directions for Use
- To maintain healthy blood pressure levels, create a blend of 3-4 drops each of the following oils: marjoram, cassia, frankincense, helichrysum, lavender, lemon, and ylang ylang, with 25 drops of carrier oil. Apply to wrists, and back of neck. Also, massage over heart and, breast bone. Use 1-4 times daily.
- For a calming massage, rub helichrysum oil onto temples and the back of neck.
- To lessen skin irritation such as blemishes or rashes, blend 2-4 drops of helichrysum oil with coconut or jojoba oil and apply to affected areas as needed.
- Lessen the appearance of wrinkles and age spots by adding a few drops of helichrysum oil to your nightly moisturizer.
- Restore a healthy complexion by adding 1-2 drops of helichrysum oil to daily facial cleanser.
- For healthy teeth and gums, blend 1-4 drops of helichrysum oil with a tablespoon of fractionated coconut oil or water. Next, swish and pull the mixture through teeth for about 5 to 10 minutes on a daily basis.
- Diffuse 3-4 drops in your home or work area to lessen feelings of brain fatigue.
- For a healthy metabolism, Add 2-4 drops of helichrysum oil to veggie capsule or into a glass of water.
- Ingest 2 drops of helichrysum oil daily to support the immune, cardiovascular and nervous system functions.
- Soothe and reduce bruises: first, ice affected area, then blend 2 drops of helichrysum oil with coconut oil and lightly rub onto entire bruised area. After 24 hrs heat may be applied with a heating pad or water bottle, every 20 minutes.
- Reduce pain and inflammation in limbs: blend about 5 drops each of helichrysum and lavender oils, with about 4 tablespoons of coconut oil. Apply mixture and massage over affected areas daily for best results.
- Apply a few drops of helichrysum, neat, onto sprains and achy muscles.
- Soothe a sunburn by blending a few drops of helichrysum oil with fractionated coconut oil and massaging over the affected area.
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Item Info
doTERRA item #30410001
Size:
Wholesale: $80.00
Retail: $106.67
PV: 70