Imphepho - Helichrysum odoratissimum

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`Like the spirits, the plant does not die. It lives forever. It has a fellowship with the spirits.' – Berglund.

The smoke is inhaled by traditional healers (sangomas) to induce a trance state.

Smoke from burning leaves is sedative and is also inhaled for pain relief. It is also helpful for insomnia.

Helichrysum, known as imphepho, is burned as a ritual incense with the purpose of invoking the ancestors.

The Sutos smoke the leaf of H. dregeanum for head colds, and the leaf of H. athrixiifolium for chest complaints.

The people from the Bikita district of Zimbabwe drink the ash of a Helichrysum sp. mixed with beer, as a cure for epilepsy.

The Sutos make a steam bath by pouring an infusion on hot stones, which is inhaled for bad dreams and fever.

Suto men drink a decoction of the root of H. platypterum to renew their virility.

Shangaan traditional doctors reportedly use the leaf of the Helichrysum sp. to boost womans libido.

Several Helichrysums are used as teas.

The Khoi use it as a calming tea.

Widely burned and inhaled in the Transkei as a protective cleanser

Other Medicinal Uses:
Used for the treatment of coughs, colds, fever, infections, headaches and menstrual pains.

Active Constituents:
Helichrysetin, chalcone.

Pharmacological effects :
Analgesic (pain-relieving), anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and anti-infective activity have been scientifically proven.

Botanical description :
Helichrysum odoratissimum is a perennial herb that has densely aromatic hairy or woolen leaves and persistent flower heads.

Preparation :
Plant part used, leaves.
For pain relief the smoke is inhaled.
For coughs and cold, a weak infusion in tea.
Open wounds are treated externaly by applied patches of Helichrysum to prevent infection.

Success stories :

`All the herbs I purchased were great.
I will be re-ordering them when I'm out.
I'm a big fan of imphepho.'
-Reginald, USA.

`My imphepho arrived a couple of days ago.Got here nice and fast.Thank you as always.'
-Jason, USA.

`Only myself and staff have used it so far, but it has not disappointed any of us.
It appears as though the more it's used, the more one becomes sensitive. I've found that it heightens the physical senses as well as the psychic.'
-Ron, USA.

`I was happy with the product, the price and those cool S.African stamps on the package. I had never used Imphepho before and found it a nice smoke before bed.
I have a lifetime of insomnia behind me so I'm always looking for help there.'
-James, USA.

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