doTERRA Helichrysum Essential Oil 5 mL

doTERRA Helichrysum Essential Oil
Helichrysum is steam distilled from the flowering tops of Helichrysum italicum. Its distinctive herbaceous, softly honey-like aroma makes it an unusual and valued addition to aromatic and label-directed topical routines.
Why Customers Choose It
5 mL bottle
Steam distilled from Helichrysum italicum flowering tops
Distinctive herbaceous, honey-like aroma
Pairs well with floral, citrus, and other herbaceous oils
Useful in aromatic and carefully diluted topical routines as directed
Ginny's Note
I’ve personally used Helichrysum and it is one of those oils with a very distinctive character. If you’re comparing Helichrysum with Lavender, Frankincense, Tea Tree, or another oil for a topical routine, call or text me at 619-851-8236 and I’ll help you compare them.
What Research Is Exploring
Helichrysum is a good example of why we now look closely at both botanical identity and chemical characterization. A study authored by doTERRA researchers included Helichrysum italicum among ten essential oils tested in pre-inflamed human dermal fibroblasts. The oils were analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and the researchers measured effects on protein biomarkers and gene expression. Helichrysum primarily affected tissue-remodeling-related proteins in this laboratory model. The matching H. italicum species and GC-MS analysis make the work particularly relevant to doTERRA's research program. However, all authors were affiliated with doTERRA, and this was a cultured-cell experiment—not a clinical trial in people—so it cannot establish that using this bottle heals wounds, treats inflammation, or treats another medical condition.
Human Helichrysum research is a separate and less directly comparable evidence tier. A review of clinical studies found human research involving H. italicum, but noted that Helichrysum was usually not the sole component, making it difficult to attribute outcomes to the plant itself. Other human studies have used Helichrysum tea, infusions, or specialized extracts rather than steam-distilled essential oil. Those preparations are chemically different from this bottle and should not be treated as equivalent evidence. Direct human clinical research using a well-characterized H. italicum essential oil is still needed.
Read the GC-MS characterized doTERRA-affiliated Helichrysum cell research on PubMed
Read the review of Helichrysum clinical research on PubMed
Read the randomized Helichrysum infusion study on PubMed
Read independent Helichrysum essential-oil laboratory research on PubMed
Use: Follow the directions and dilution guidance on the current product label.
Caution: Keep out of reach of children. Avoid eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. Follow all current label precautions.