Western Herbalism
Immortelle
Helichrysum italicum
Also known as Curry plant, Helichrysum, Everlasting.
Primarily studied for topical use (wound healing, anti-inflammatory) limited clinical data for internal use essential oil used in aromatherapy infusion shows prebiotic effects no WHO/ESCOP monograph for H. italicum (note: H. arenarium has one for digestive use
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Fullness
- Post-surgery pain
- Bruises
- Liver disease
- Infection
- Tracheobronchitis
- Allergies
- Inflammation
- Bronchitis
- Asthma
- Dyspepsia
- Hematoma
- Gall bladder disorders
- Cough
- Colds
- Insomnia
- Abdominal pain
- Wounds
- Sunburn
- Skin conditions
- Bloating
- Prostatitis
- Colic
- Cramps
- Fungal infections
- Muscle spasms
- Pain
- Viral infections
- Digestive complaints
- Respiratory complaints
Safety
The record lists 2 contraindications; open the plate in the library to read them in full.
Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| essential oil | essential oil (topical 10% dilution | |
| oral | oral 2 drops 2x/day anecdotal) | 0.04-0.04 mL |
| granules | granules 2.5 g | 2500-2500 mg |
| Topical (diluted in carrier) | Topical: typical 1-3% in carrier; face/sensitive 0.5-1; dermal maximum 5%. Prized for bruises and scars; well tolerated. | |
| Internal (oral) | Not recommended internally ... insufficient current safety data for the essential oil; use the culinary herb or tea instead. No established oral oil dose. | |
| Infusion/decoction (traditional, 1-2 tsp dried flowers/cup water, steep 5-10 min) |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Primarily studied for topical use (wound healing, anti-inflammatory) limited clinical data for internal use essential oil used in aromatherapy infusion shows prebiotic effects no WHO/ESCOP monograph for H. italicum (note: H. arenarium has one for digestive use
primary-actions. Immortelle acts primarily as: Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Vulnerary. Secondary actions include Antifungal, Antiviral, Antispasmodic, Analgesic.
indications. Immortelle is traditionally indicated for: Fullness, Post-surgery pain, Bruises, Liver disease, Infection, Tracheobronchitis, Allergies, Inflammation, Bronchitis, Asthma, Dyspepsia, Hematoma, Gall bladder disorders, Cough, Colds, and 16 further conditions.
dose-reference. Reference preparation/dosing for Immortelle: Infusion/decoction (traditional, 1-2 tsp dried flowers/cup water, steep 5-10 min); essential oil (topical 10% dilution; oral 2 drops 2x/day anecdotal); syrup (children 5-20 mL/day); granules 2.5 g
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