Botantical name ~ Helichrysum italicumAroma ~ Sweet, spicy and herbaceous. Extraction ~ by steam distillation. Part of plant ~ from the fresh flowers.Country of Origin ~ Bosnia.Chemical Constituents ~ A-pinene, g-cucumene, b-selinene. Uses ~ Also known as "Everlasting" or "Immortelle". Invaluable in skin care and relief from injury as it strengthens the cells and helps build new tissue. Useful for the immune and respiratory systems in colds, flus and chest infections.Organic Certificate ~ This Essential Oil is certified Organic by the Soil Association which means you can be sure that it has been produced to the highest ethical and environmental standards. The Soil Association"s standards exceed the UK government"s minimum requirements for organic products in many areas but particularly in animal welfare, GM and the use of pesticides. Standards are constantly reviewed to ensure they deal with current issues.