Helichrysum Essential Oil, Madagascar

Name        Helichrysum Essential Oil, Madagascar

Category  Essential Oils

Species    Helichrysum gymnocephalum

Part           Herb

Method     Steam Distillation

Class        Oxide

Country     Madagascar

Code         HelGym2

Helichrysum Essential Oil, Madagascar

Helichrysum Essential Oil, Madagascar, (Helichrysum gymnoceohalum), also commonly called by the Latin name, Helichrysum Gymnocephalum.  Like Italian Helichrysum it is also referred to as Immortelle. Although, along with 600 other species, Helichrysum Gymnocephalum is a member of the Asteraceae Family it is completely different than the Helichrysum from the Mediterranean region.  Rambiazana Oil has high cineol content (up to 73 percent) and that eucalyptus like, penetrating aroma prevails.  However, it is more complex.  Distinct nuances become apparent in the dry out.  Studies show apparent in the dry out. Studies show antimicrobial potential against sarcina lutea and staphylococus.  See Boiteau, 1986 and Debray et al. 1971 for additional information about traditional medical uses.