Helichrysum
Helichrysum, commonly known as Immortelle or Everlasting, is a remarkable medicinal herb celebrated for its regenerative properties. Renowned for its golden blooms, this plant contains potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. It is widely utilized in skincare and aromatherapy to promote healing, soothe skin, and support overall cellular vitality.
- Scientific name: Helichrysum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Ultimately, it resides in the family Asteraceae under the genus Helichrysum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Helichrysum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is distributed across several regions within Northern Europe. Specifically, it can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Denmark. Its presence extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland as well. Furthermore, the species is documented throughout the Scandinavian territories of Norway and Sweden. These locations collectively define the northern range of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
Chemicals
Helichrysum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include arzanol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arzanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Helichrysum has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Helichrysum has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, back pain, chest pain, cough, diabetes mellitus.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| back pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chest pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| menstrual pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| urinary tract infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |