Botanical Name: Helichrysum splendidum Common name: Sewejaart Read More
Botanical Name: |
Helichrysum splendidum |
Common name: |
Sewejaartjie |
Plant family: |
Asteraceae |
Genus: |
Helichrysum |
Appearance/Color: |
Thin clear liquid with pale yellow to yellow color |
Odor: |
Medium strength aroma having scent between burnt sugar and floral mint |
Blends With: |
Clove bud, rosemary, clary sage, lavender, chamomile and any oils from Citrus family |
Origin: |
South Africa |
Source: |
Leaves and Flowers |
Method of Extraction: |
Steam Distillation |
Absolute oils are the essential oils which are highly concentrated and have high potency. These Concentrated absolute oils have high aromatic properties thus they are majorly preferred in cosmetics, perfumery, and aromatherapy. During the postproduction processes these oils are further concentrated to make their absolute.
Helichrysum splendidum is quite different than other Helichrysums in aroma, therapeutics & energetics. This helichrysum has a significant percentage of b-phellandrene, which is known for its anti inflammatory & anti fungal properties. Helichrysum splendidum has been shown to be anti-rheumatic, so it would make a great addition to a blend for Rheumatoid Arthritis, helping with joint & soft tissue pain and inflammation. Being high in delta cadinene, it would be beneficial in respiratory blends, especially with Helichrysum gymnocephalum.
The word Helichrysum is from the Greek "Helios" or "sun" and "Chrysos" or "Gold", referring to the color of the flowers. Helichrysum essential oil Slovenia obtained through steam distillation by steam in a copper free of leaves and flowers can effectively calm the body and can reenergize the body by restoring it. We offer pure quality Helichrysum essential oil that can be blended and used for muscles and joints pains.
There are over 600 species of Helichrysum worldwide, 245 of those are found in southern Africa. The word Helichrysum is from the Greek "Helios" or "sun" and "Chrysos" or "Gold", referring to the color of the flowers. Helichrysums are popular as traditional medicine of South Africa. The African common name sewejaartjie is given to most helichrysums with everlasting flowers and is derived from the belief that the flower heads last for seven (sewe) years (jaar) in the house. The Zulu use the leaf of helichrysum splendid so that a woman finds a man irresistible.
Helichrysum oil in Pharma
Helichrysum essential oil is used in inhaler with drops of black pepper when suffering from sore throat and cough. Blend of Helichrysum essential oil Slovenia with alovera gel can be used to rejuvenate skin and give a glowing appearance since it can deal with acute issues.
Essence of Helichrysum oil
?-phellandrene of Helichrysum essential oil imparts anti-inflammatory properties to it. Because of its rich ?-phellandrene content Helichrysum essential oil Slovenia can be used for joint pains arthritis and rheumatism also.
Its enhanced anti-bacterial properties make it very much useful in skin care applications to treat acne, rashes and blemishes.
COMMON USAGE
· Increases immunity to viral infections because of antiviral properties
· Treat rheumatism
· Treat arthritis and muscle, joint pains
· In Skin care to treat acne, blemishes
· Sun burn relief
· Pain relief
· Natural multiple sclerosis preventor
· Antioxidant Rich and therefore a natural cancer preventor
· Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal, Anti-infectious, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, Anti-viral
Ingredients:
S.No |
Key Constituents |
Strength (%) |
1 |
?-terpene |
14.9 |
2 |
?-pinene |
10.2 |
3 |
1,8-cineole |
8.6 |
4 |
Bicyclogermacrene |
7.9 |
5 |
d-cadinene |
7.4 |
6 |
Cubebol |
7.3 |
7 |
?-phellandrene |
5.5 |
8 |
p-cymene |
3.0 |
9 |
Germacrene |
2.5 |
10 |
Sabinene |
2.4 |
11 |
a-cadinol |
2.6 |
12 |
Camphor |
1.2 |
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Safety Summary
· Hazardous No Data
· Contraindications Not Known
Organ Specific Effects
· No information found
Systemic Effects
· Acute Toxicity: Not known
· Skin corrosion/irritation: No data available
· Serious eye damage/irritation: No data available
· Carcinogenicity: No information found. It is non carcinogenic and its constituent a-cadinol is active against human colon cancer cell line HT-29
· Germ cell mutagenicity: Not known
· Reproductive toxicity: No data available
· Chronic effects on humans: No data available
· Other toxic effects on humans: No data available
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
· Ecotoxicity: No data available
· Bioaccumulation: No data available
· Mobility in soil: No data available
· Persistence and degradability: No data available
Other adverse effects: Do not allow it to enter into water systems.