Helichrysum and Chamomile, The Beneficent Power of Common Plants by David Crow In its intelligence and compassion, the earth provides a multitude of solutions to the pain and suffering that are part of life. Helichrysum and chamomile are two botanical emissaries that bring us this compassion in the form of fragrant essences. Offering their aromatic oils, they ease discomfort, soothe an inflamed body, and calm mind and emotions. Although the unknowing passerby might not even notice the small shrub of Helichrysum (theorganicwitch/Helichrysum_Organic.html), or immortelle, it gives us one of the most potent, safe, effective, and versatile of all the therapeutic oils. In this sense, immortelle is a perfect example of beneficent power residing in lowly places. Chamomile (theorganicwitch/Chamomile_Organic.html) is also a plant that one might overlook, growing unobtrusively as a low-lying herbaceous groundcover. But chamomiles humble appearance is deceiving: this important species has an elevated place in old European herbology, and is one of the earliest herbs mentioned in the English herbal tradition. Helichrysum essential oil can be used interchangeably or in combination with chamomile oil. To ease complaints related to athletic overexertion, apply a warm compress generously sprinkled with one or both oils. Entire chapters could be written about the numerous benefits of these two herbs and the therapeutic compounds they produce. Even this would be only a glimpse into their hidden secrets, as we know relatively little about the complex inner lives of plants and how they might help us. When we consider how the simplest and most unassuming garden species offers a tool to alleviate suffering, we begin to appreciate how we are surrounded by nurturing compassion, growing prolifically throughout the plant realm. To purchase Helichrysum and/or Chamomile Essential Oil go to: theorganicwitch/ Peace, love, and light!
Posted on: Sat, 15 Mar 2014 13:31:28 +0000
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