Helichrysum is a member of the Asteraceae family. There are more than three hundred herbaceous or shrub species. The yellow flowers dry and keep a beautiful appearance for a long time, which leads to the name of helichrysum combining sun (helios) and gold (chrysos).
It is found all over the Mediterranean area, especially in Spain, Italy and Corsica. Helichrysum italicum should not be confused with its different sisters from Italy, the Balkans or Madagascar.
Main aromatic molecules: Terpene esters including neryl acetate, sesquiterpenes (γ-curcumene), β-diones (italidiones), monoterpenols (nerol).
Family: Asteraceae.
Producing organs: Flowering tops.
Yield: 200g of essential oil per 100kg of plants.
Equivalence: 1ml → 32 drops (dosage calculated for a calibrated dropper European Pharmacopoeia)
