Helichrysum Oil

Earthy · Honey-like

Safe age 6+Topical, Diffuse

Best for

Minor Cuts →Muscle Pain →Back Pain →Rashes →

Using this oil

Topical(dilute in a carrier oil →)

1 drop or 1% of essential oil per tsp of carrier oil — kids 6+

2 drops or 2% of essential oil per tsp of carrier oil — adults

Diffusion

2-4 drops in diffuser (potent scent) — kids 6+

Use with care

Children

Patch test first.

Adults

Premium specialty oil — among the most expensive essential oils. Traditionally used for bruising and wound healing (sometimes called "immortelle"). Avoid in pregnancy. May interact with blood-thinning medications due to anti-coagulant compounds.

SourcesTisserand R, Young R: Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed. Churchill Livingstone 2014 · Worwood VA: Complete Book of Essential Oils 2nd ed. 2016.