Original information from Kobashi Official Website:
LATIN NAME: Helichrysum, (H. italicum G. Don) (angustifolium DC)
SOURCE: Steam distilled from the flowering plant
COLOUR: clear pale yellow
ORIGIN: Wild grown in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina
Straight from the grower/distiller:
The land on which we grow our plants has not been used for agriculture for more than 30 years, only in last few years for helichrysum italicum to be rediscovered again. We got our seed material from Croatian coast Helichrysum, from growers from Croatia, since we live on the border in the same climate conditions.
The pesticides and herbicides are not used at all. Since the plantation is not large, the plants can be handled and cared by hoeing on regular basis. Artificial fertilizers are also not used. Since the land has not been used for a long time, it is rested, and Helichrysum is known for its love for poor rocky soil.
Also, Kobashi don't use machines for harvest. The small plantation (as all in the region, as we know) is harvested manually, two times per year, in June/July, and October.
AROMA: Unique clean, fresh, spicy, floral, slightly smoky notes and penetrating
QUALITIES: uplifting, and soothing. Used as a muscle rub massage oil, especially useful for sports people, helps reduce swelling, bruising, aches and pains. Excellent skin care oil and for those suffering from allergies. Also known as Immortelle, everlasting and curry plant.
Kobashi Helichrysum essential oil is a product of " wild plant" only from flowers (as much as possible) and from "wild" origin BALKAN (South DALMATIA)
It is a member of the Asteraceae family. A perennial growing up to half a metre high with aromatic silver gray leaves and bright yellow daisy like flowers, which dry easily.
