Package 40 g. (either 500g & 1kg) containing the flowers of the organic plant.
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Other Names: Elichrysos the Precious, Amaranto, Sembreviva, Limonio the Colpoto, Immortal & Amaranth
Perennial, evergreen poa, relatively small in size. The maximum height of the plant does not exceed half a meter, but it grows in width reaching even one and a half meters. It consists of numerous shoots, woody at the base. Its leaves are lance-shaped, silver in color and strongly aromatic. Its flowers grow in numerous showy inflorescences, yellow in color. Its flowering lasts in summer and autumn, but its flowers last longer even when fresh or dried. It grows equally well in all types of soil, even in barren dry soils. It does not require frequent watering, while it prefers sunny planting positions. It also exhibits quite high resistance to low winter temperatures.
The flowers of Helichrysum are used for liver diseases, it is anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, it is widely used for the preparation of ointments with a healing and regenerating action for skin tissues. Its essential oil, which has a strong aroma, is used in perfumery and cosmetic creams.
Helichrysum was traditionally used to treat lymph node infections, asthma, arthritis, headache, and intestinal worms.
It is also administered for disorders of the gallbladder and lumbago.
Recommended for headaches and migraines, muscle pain, neuralgia, and irritable bowel. As its strong antispasmodic property is accompanied by anti-catarrhal action.
Its oil can also benefit chronic coughs and asthma.
Key Properties: antibacterial, anticoagulant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibiotic and antimicrobial, antispasmodic, expectorant, diuretic, healing, soothing and regenerative locally on the skin
Uses: for digestive disorders, for muscle aches, headaches, stimulates blood circulation, externally on bruises, acne and acne marks, abrasions, infections, irritations and dermatitis.
Special Precautions:
Due to its anti-coagulant action, we inform our doctor if we are taking medication or are going to have an operation
Origin: Greece. Prefecture of Imathia (arable)
Stored: In a dark and cool (5oC – 15oC) place
Preparation:
1 tablespoon of ground organic helichrysum (or a pinch of atrift) is poured into a container where 2 glasses of water are added, the contents are boiled for 5 – 10 minutes and after a while the liquid is drained and drunk.
Historical data:
The golden flower of the Greek countryside that is always in bloom! It symbolizes eternal love and is connected to the myth of Paris and the beautiful Helen.
Legend has it that when Paris stole the beautiful Helen from Sparta and while traveling to Troy, they stopped at Kythera to make libations in honor of the goddess Aphrodite who protected them. They spent a few days there and consummated their love. The beautiful Helen, however, was jealous of the sight of Aphrodite who, according to mythology, lived on the island and demanded from Paris to tell her that she was the most beautiful woman. Paris, wanting to reassure the beautiful Helen, said to her, pointing to the yellow flower: "Do you see this flower? Your hair is its golden color, your body is like its stem and your skin is as soft as its petals. Your beauty will be preserved like this forever." And the flower was called sempreviva
Other Details
Origin: | Hellas. Prefecture of Imathia (arable) |
Production: | Summer 2023 |
Stored At: | In a dark and cool (5oC – 15oC) place |
Treatments for: | Breathing, Articular, Cough, Skin diseases, Indigestion, Migraines, Traffic, Fungal infections, Headache, Liver, Injuries |
Biological: | Yes |
Gift Wrapping: | Options available |
Weight | 40 g |
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ΧΡΥΣΑ Δ? on 29 Feb 2024
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