For the record…
L’hélichryse or Immortelle is a perennial plant. Its name: Helichrysum comes from the Greek « Helios », sun, and «chrysos », gold, as its flowers resemble small golden suns.
Present in almost the entire Mediterranean region and in Corsica on the coast and inland. It is used as a therapeutic treatment due to its very special biochemical compounds.
A very virtuous essential oil is extracted from the flower with properties such as: anti-bruising, the strongest known, anti coagulant, anti thrombosis, mucolytic, antispasmodic, healing and anti sclerosis, unsightly veins, rosacea. It activates blood and micro blood circulation.
– Anti inflammatory, analgesic: thrombosis, arteritis, rheumatism, (arteritis and poly arteritis), Dupuytren’s disease, dental extractions, burns, and wounds.
– Mucolytic: sinusitis, bronchitis, Antispasmodic: cardiovascular spasms, coronary insufficiency
It is also anti wrinkle!
This plant is the identity of the Corsican scrubland, Napoleon said: “With my eyes closed, I can recognise Corsica by its perfume!”