Immortelle (Altifolia) Hydrosol
English name: Immortel hydrosol, helichrysum hydrosol, helichrysum organic hydrosol
Definition: Oily aromatic water remaining under the oil during the extraction of essential oil from flowers by steam distillation.
Scientific name of the plant: Helichrysum italicum
Family of the plant: Asteracea
Turkish name of the plant: Immortal flower, goldenrod
Color: Colorless
Smell: Earthy, herbaceous and floral
EFFECTS, AREAS OF USE AND HOW TO USE
- Painkiller
- Anti-inflammatory
- Hemostatic
- Wound closure
- It reduces swelling and bruising on the skin.
- It speeds up the healing of cuts and burns. For example, it is very effective in closing scars after surgery and healing wound tissue. It helps treat skin problems such as sunburn, skin rash, eczema and rosacea, and relieves insect bites. It is used by spraying or applying directly to the affected area.
- After oral surgery or tooth extractions, 15-20 drops of hydrosol can be added to half a glass of water and used as a gargle. This application is also effective in conditions such as gingivitis and gum recession.
- Vaginal application in the form of a spray provides relief for conditions such as chocolate cyst (endometriosis), uterine fibroids (benign tumors formed in the muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue of the uterus) and painful menstrual periods.
WARNINGS
-People who are sensitive to Asteracea family plants should not use it.
-If it is being tried for the first time, a patch test should be done on the skin. In case of an allergic reaction, it should be applied to a small spot of the skin and waited for 1 hour. If no reaction occurs, it should be applied to the skin.
-Should not be brought into contact with eyes. In case of contact, eyes should be washed with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and a physician should be consulted.
- It should not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
-It should not be used in newborn babies.
-The minimum amount of hydrosol necessary to achieve the desired result should be used.
-Should be kept out of reach of children.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
It should be stored in tightly closed, non-plastic containers, in cool places (preferably refrigerator), protected from light and moisture.
