Extracts of
Helichrysum stoechas have been used in traditional medicine to treat colds, as a nerve tonic, to reduce inflammation, and facilitate the healing of bruises. There have been a number of studies of the phytochemical and pharmacological properties of the constituents of its flowers, stems and foliage which have confirmed that it has an inhibitory effect on some bacteria and viruses. Due to the intense fragrance of its leaves and flowers,
Helichrysum stoechas is used in perfumery and aromatherapy as a fixative in both its
essential oil and floral
absolute form. Like other
Helichrysums, it has a
warm, sweet, caramellic hay, fruity, honey, tobacco, tonka organoleptic profile. The essential oil (
CAS Registry Number 91845-22-6) is typically produced in Southern Europe around the
Mediterranean, and the floral absolutes are produced in
Egypt. The predominant active constituents are nerol acetate,
curcumin,
pinene,
limonene,
kaempherol,
quercetin,
luteolin,
linalool, and
geraniol, in addition to other
flavonoids,
sesquiterpenes and
hydrocarbons. == References ==