Helichrysum essential oil is extracted through the steam distillation process from the herb Helichrysum angustifolium of the Asteraceae family. This herb can grow up to 24 inches and also is referred as Italian immortelle. It has the silver green leaves and dark yellow colored flowers. It has strong floral aroma with a honey and tea undertone. It is of pale yellow to red colored liquid with the watery viscosity. Generally, this oil blends well with the other essential oils and particularly well with the bergamot and lavender.
Due to the various therapeutic properties of Helichrysum essential oil, it is widely used in the treatment of number of diseases. It can effectively used to relieve pains which are mainly caused due to arthritis and rheumatism. This oil is equally effective in the problem related to the circulatory system. Moreover, this oil can also be used to treat cold and cough.