Helichrysum italicum
Curry plant
Cultivation: wc.org. bio
Certificate: EU-Organic
The name "Helichrysum" comes from the Greek language, meaning "gold of the Sun", referring to the bright and colorful glow of its small button-like flowers, which can range from yellow to red. Due to its complex biochemistry, the large amount of special compounds of Helichrysum, the so-called "beta-diones" or "italidiones" (di-ketones), which rarely occur in nature, are believed to provide many special healing properties, both physically and mentally.
It is often used against depression, lethargy, nervous exhaustion and stressful diseases. In particular, the presence of di-ketones ensures the regenerating and skin rejuvenating properties of Helichrysum and enables the acceleration of wound healing. Thanks to the muscle relaxant, antispasmodic properties of neryl acetate in Helichrysum, the plant supports the treatment of sports injuries such as joint stiffness, neck pain or any painful muscle contraction. With the biochemical effect of another compound, curcumin, Helichrysum acts as an antiseptic and can reduce inflammation. On a psychological level, Helichrysum stimulates the right side of the brain, supports the development of intuition and creativity, and contributes to the relaxing and healing dynamics of deep-seated emotional stress such as anger and aggression. Therefore, it is also a fantastic helper for those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Its main features in brief:
- Pain reliever, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic
- For the treatment of abrasions, bruises and abscesses
- In the treatment of bites, rashes, burns, eczema skin
- It has a soothing effect on skin problems, especially problems caused by stress
- It is the most powerful anti-congestant and works wonders, especially in cases of excess blood
- Increases arterial circulation, for sports injuries
- Helps against certain bacterial infections
- Sore muscles, arthritis, polyarthritis and also effective for rheumatism,
- Excellent skin cleanser, rejuvenating and regenerating
- Wound healing, enzyme inhibition and free radical scavenger.
- Against depression, lethargy, nervous exhaustion and stressful diseases.
