Helichrysum Splendidum Essential Oil
Helichrysum splendidum
Helichrysum splendidum belongs to the Asteraceae family, and this oil is steam distilled from the flowers. Ours comes from South Africa, from plants that are organically grown or wildcrafted. The aroma is fresh and earthy, with minty and floral edges, and it sits as a middle note in a blend.
The chemistry here is sesquiterpene-led, with that family averaging close to 40% in our batches. Germacrene D and delta-cadinene carry most of it. Beta-phellandrene, a monoterpene, runs roughly 14-20% in the batches where we see it. Helichrysum splendidum is valued in aromatherapy for its antioxidant, antimicrobial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties, which is a lovely set of qualities for a flower oil.
Every batch we bring in is independently GC-MS tested, and the full report for each one lives right on this page.
Batch History & Chemistry
| Batch | Distilled | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| HSL-107 | 11/28/2023 | South Africa |
| HSL-106 | 01/28/2023 | South Africa |
| HSL-105 | 02/01/2021 | South Africa |
| HSL-104 | 03/01/2020 | South Africa |
| HSL-103 | 04/30/2017 | South Africa |
Batch HSL-107
- Distillation date
- 11/28/2023
- Extraction
- Steam Distilled
- Cultivation
- Organically Grown
- Country of origin
- South Africa
Top 5 components
of 96 measured
Batch HSL-107 comes from organically grown Helichrysum splendidum in South Africa, steam distilled in late November 2023. This beautiful helichrysum has a greener, more resinous character than its better-known relatives. Its fresh, herbaceous opening gradually softens into a warm, woody base, giving the oil an earthy, grounding presence. South Africa is home to this distinctive species, and its aromatic profile reflects the character of the plant and its growing environment. Every batch we bring in is independently GC-MS tested to verify its chemical composition and reveal its individual characteristics. The complete GC-MS report and certificate of analysis for HSL-107 are available to download here.
Chemistry highlights
GC-MS analysis of batch HSL-107 identified 96 components, with sesquiterpenes making up 48.88% of the oil, followed by monoterpenes at 28.60% and approximately 10% sesquiterpenols. β-Phellandrene is the leading constituent at 17.36%, followed by δ-cadinene at 11.73% and germacrene D at 7.44%. The cadinane-related compounds are especially well represented, including γ-cadinene (6.10%), α-muurolene (3.52%), α-cadinol (2.46%), and τ-muurolol (1.11%). Both α-cadinol and α-muurolene exceed the ranges previously recorded in our other batches, making them interesting features of this particular oil. One of the most striking differences is the absence of 1,8-cineole. This constituent has appeared in three of our six analyzed Helichrysum splendidum batches, ranging from 0.81% to 20.99%. In HSL-107, the oxide fraction is just 0.15%, represented entirely by caryophyllene oxide. Borneol (0.68%) and its related ester, bornyl acetate (0.39%), are also present in smaller amounts. Together, these details reveal the individuality of HSL-107 and illustrate just how much the chemistry of the same botanical species can vary from batch to batch.
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