Life Everlasting Flower (Helichrysum stoechas) 1 lb: C

This is Starwest's nitrogen-flushed double wall silverfoil pack. Helichrysum, the common name for this dwarf shrub, derives from the powerful aroma of curry when the leaves or stems are crushed. It is a member of the mint family. Also Known As - Gold Flower, Curry, Immortelle, Italian Everlasting, Corsica, Blossoms, Immortelle Stoechas, Helichrysum Bitterrense, Helichrysum Citrinum, Helichrysum Scandens, Common Shrubby Everlasting, Eternal Flower, Goldilocks, Stoechas Citrina, Gnaphalium Citrinum. Properties - Anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antibacterial, expectorant, deobstruent. Uses - The steam distilled oil is a strong anti-inflammatory. It is used in skin blends, and has been used on bad bruises. It acts by having the blood reabsorbed into the tissue, thus removing the discoloration and the pain caused by pressure on the nerves. It has been used for colds. The aroma is very supportive and comforting. It is believed by some to open the right side of the brain and improve creativity as well as increase dream activity. It is used in meditation blends to encourage spirituality and personal growth. It is a fascinating oil to use in perfume making because it is made up of several layers of notes that appear to unfold during the dry down. In homoeopathic medicine, has proved very useful in sciatica, lumbago and some forms of arthritis. Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': Parts Used: Tops and the flowers. Habitat: Germany, France, Spain, Italy. Medicinal Action and Uses: Expectorant, deobstruent, used for colds, flowers formerly used as attenuants, discutients, diaphoretics.