Helichrysum Stoechas
Life Everlasting Flowers / Helichrysum Stoechas / Bulgarian Life Everlanting Flowers / Dried Flowers / Organic Herbs
Origin: Bulgaria
Botanical Name: Helichrysum Stoechas
Other Names: Mediterranean strawflower, curry plant, common shrubby everlasting, everlasting flower, eternal flower, goldilocks, perpetua, Helichrysum arenarium
Helichrysum stoechas, known as Mediterranean strawflower, curry plant, common shrubby everlasting, everlasting flower, or eternal flower, is an annual or perennial shrub (depending on locale) that prefers dry, rocky and sandy areas. Life Everlasting Flower, derives its name from the powerful aroma of curry when the leaves or stems are crushed and is a member of the mint family.Due to the intense fragrance of its leaves and flowers, Helichrysum stoechas is used in perfumery and aromatherapy as a fixative in both its essential oil and floral absolute form. Its main use is ornamentation. It can be grown in gardens with other species that bloom in the same season, making it a very nice decoration for indoor or outdoor spaces.
Usage: To brew Life Everlasting Flower tea, simply add 1-2 teaspoons of the dried flowers to a cup of hot water (not boiling) and let steep for 5-7 minutes. For a stronger flavor, increase the amount of flowers or steeping time. You can also add honey or lemon to enhance the flavor.
Traditional Use
Yellow immortelle has been used for generations in Balkan folk herbalism and is considered a symbol of longevity and inner strength in many cultures. It is traditionally used:
- To support healthy liver and gallbladder function and the natural flow of bile
- To stimulate appetite and support digestion
- To support the body's natural elimination of fluids
- In herbal blends, and in skin care for its nourishing, soothing qualities
Harvest & Character
Bright golden-yellow, papery flower heads that keep their colour after drying, with a warm, honey-like, slightly spicy aroma.
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