Emotional Education : Helichrysum

Helichrysum is called "honey for the psyche" because of it's sweet scent and it's lovely effects on our brain.

+ Heli, as I like to call him ;), is great to diffuse while journaling (or place a drop behind each ear if you are savoring it!). This oil is great for emotional trauma because it assists the brain in recovering repressed memories, or hidden truths- past or present truths. This means that when I first used it, I cried some (read: a lot). There was a gentle kindness, though, with which I felt safe to cry about some long-ago things, release them and let them go. Heli can be super helpful this way- it's gently powerful!

+ It's also amazing for Fear because it is very calming to the Sympathetic Nervous System, it can help promote calm in the face of big fears. It has been an oil I have used every day this past week to cope<3

+Many cultures have used this oil for meditation because, like Frank, Heli raises awareness of self and helps activate a part of our brain that connects with our Higher Power through meditation.

+ The list of emotions is long, but to name a few that Helichrysum can be beneficial for: Resentment, Suppressed Emotion, Frustration, Anger, Irritability, Fear of the Truth, Fear, Irresponsibility, Lack of Trust, Past Hurts/ Traumas.

I actually could share a lot more because this is truly one of my favorites! Have you used it yet for anything emotional? Would love to hear your stories too! Helichrysum is also found in Aroma Life, JuvaCleanse, and JuvaFlex (free promo oil this month with 190 PV orders!).

-Eryn Jones