| Helicrysum
italicum Botanical name: Helicrysum italicum Family: Compositae Description: Bushy evergreen plant; spontaneous plants in controlled zones. Extraction: Steam distillation, with distiller and serpentine by cooling in stainless steel Essence: Fluid, transparent, red - clear. Perfume: Spices, warm. Usage: Skin allergy (acne), eczema, psoriasis, stomach and intestine inflammation, weakness of the liver, infection of the bile ducts, diabetes, irregular and painful menstruation, cold, bronchitis, sinusitis, etc. |
Significantly anti-inflammatory and cicatrisant for all wound and tissue damage. Immortelle is a must for aftercare in any surgery, speeding the healing of incisions and needle-wounds, reducing swelling and bruising, and also detoxifying the liver of anesthetic. Use as a mouthwash after dental work. For gingivitis or receding gums, use one tablespoon with water as a mouthwash two times daily for six months. Internal use of this hydrosol can speed recovery after a long illness. It is also of use in combination with herbal treatments supporting the liver, such as milk thistle, artichoke and other bitter herbs. In skin care it can help heal scar tissue, and is good for sensitive, mature, or congested skin. |
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