Helichrysum essential oil—also known as Immortelle or Helichrysum italicum—is highly regarded in aromatherapy for its gentle yet powerful therapeutic properties.Considered by many practitioners as the #1 healing oil in aromatherapy, it is prized for its capacity to soothe, rejuvenate, and support emotional balance. Botanical Profile Botanical/Latin Name: Helichrysum italicum (also referred to as Helichrysum angustifolium) Plant Part Distilled: Flowers Distillation Method: Steam distilled Origin: Corsica Aroma Profile: Sweet, balsamic, warm, radiant, fresh, floral, and slightly herbaceous Chemical Families: Sesquiterpenes, Esters, Ketones FDA Status: GRAS (Generally Regarded as Safe) Traditional Use & Plant Wisdom Helichrysum, commonly known as Immortelle, is one of the most precious and revered essential oils in aromatherapy. The name “Immortelle,” meaning “everlasting,” reflects its traditional association with...

With the advent of epigenetic research we now know that your environment controls gene expression.Epigenetic research is the study of changes in genetic expression that do not involve changes to the underlying genome. Epigenetic change is a natural occurrence that can be influenced by factors like age, the environment/lifestyle, and state of one’s health or disease. In other words, just because you have a particular gene does not automatically equate to your manifesting a particular disease. Epigenetic research shows us that your environment has the power to turn gene expression on and off. There has always been a deep connection between human beings and our environment. When we change our environment, we change ourselves. A collective entomology study showed there has been...