Botonical Name | : | Helichrysum Italicum | |
CAS # | : | 8023-95-8 | |
Country of Origin | : | Morocco | |
Color & Odor | : | Colorless to pale yellow liquid with woody scent and spicy overtones odor | |
Solubility | : | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.880 - 0.890 @ 20°C | |
Optical Rotation | : | -10.0 to + 2.0 @ 20°C | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.475 - 1.485 @ 20°C | |
Flash Point | : | >100°C | |
Major Constituents | : | 1,8-cineole , b-Pinene a- Pinene, Neryl Acetate | |
Plant Part Used | : | Flowers | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Helichrysum is popularly known as Immortelle (it denotes everlasting in French). The appearance of the flowers of this plant is widely utilized by florists for their vibrant color that reminds about daisies. Its flowers are the source of Helichrysum Oil.CONSTITUENTS:
The derived essential oil contains compounds like myrcene, geraniol, a-pinene, b-diketones, 1,8-cineole, eugenol, b-pinene, camphene, terpinen-4-ol, nerol, italidone, limonene, neryl acetate and linalool.AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
The middle note fragrance of Helichrysum Oil is the reminiscence of the combined smell of floral mint and burnt sugar.BLENDS WITH:
Helichrysum essential oil can be mixed with essential oils of rosewood, chamomile, bergamot, mandarin, lavender and clary sage.COMMON NAMES:
Helichrysum oil is commonly referred as Helichrysum angustifolium italicum, Immortelle and Everlasting essential oil.USES:
The therapeutic properties of this oil are useful for treating blood circulation related complications. Helichrysum oil is effective for curing arthritis and rheumatism. It has proven result in healing asthma, bronchitis, colds, coughs and flu.