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Dietary supplement

Helichrysum Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by doTERRA

Liquid Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Helichrysum is a dietary supplement by doTERRA with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive and liver complaints, bloating and gallbladder support, mild inflammation.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Helichrysum by doTERRA

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

doTERRA Helichrysum is a single-ingredient liquid product containing Helichrysum (also known as Sandy Everlasting). There are no inactive ingredients listed.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Sandy Everlasting product and its label doesn't state a use — see Sandy Everlasting's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence we hold doesn't establish how well Helichrysum works for any of its traditional uses. It's been used in folk medicine for cough, wound healing, and metabolic syndrome, but we don't have reliable data backing those uses yet.

You'd want to talk with your doctor about whether there's stronger evidence elsewhere or whether it's the right choice for what you're hoping to address.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Sandy Everlasting

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Helichrysum is generally used in traditional medicine, but high-quality safety data in humans are limited. The safety notes on file advise against use during pregnancy because there isn't enough information to know it's safe.

Breastfeeding safety is also unknown, so it's recommended to avoid it while nursing. Because adverse effects data aren't on file, you won't find a typical side-effect profile here — keep in mind that limited data doesn't mean it's risk-free, just that we don't have detailed safety reporting.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Sandy Everlasting

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That doesn't guarantee none exist — it means we hold no specific medication alerts for this product.

If you take regular medications, confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.

doTERRA Helichrysum is a traditional herbal product with no documented drug interactions, but its effectiveness for cough, wound healing, or metabolic syndrome isn't established in our data. It's not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding because safety information is scarce.

If you're considering it, talk it over with your own doctor or pharmacist first, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or taking any regular medications.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 24, 2019.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Helichrysum, straight from the product label.

Brand doTERRA
Net contents 5 mL; 0.16 fl. Oz.
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 24, 2019
DSLD ID 202787
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Helichrysum by doTERRA, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Drop(s)
Servings per container
85
IngredientAmount% DV
Helichrysum60 mg--

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

For aromatic or topical use. Diffuse aromatically or, to apply topically, dilute with a carrier oil to maximize skin sensitivity.

For internal use dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.

Precautions

Caution: Possible skin sensitivity.

Keep out of reach of children.

If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult your physician.

Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

General

v9 30410001

Formula

Helichrysum italicum

FDA Statement of Identity

Essential Oil Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade

General Statements

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Helichrysum by doTERRA label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Helichrysum by doTERRA

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container85 Amounts shown are per serving.

Helichrysum

No known
interactions
60 mg per serving

Sandy Everlasting (Helichrysum arenarium) is a yellow-flowered plant used in traditional European herbal medicine, mainly for digestive and liver-rela...

Helichrysum monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Helichrysum by doTERRA Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Helichrysum. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Helichrysum, from the product label.

doTERRA

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Name
doTERRA Intl, LLC
Street Address
389 South 1300 West
City
Pleasant Grove
State
UT
ZipCode
84062
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Helichrysum by doTERRA: Common Questions

Does Helichrysum by doTERRA interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Helichrysum. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Helichrysum contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this while pregnant?
The safety data advise against it. There isn't enough information to know whether Helichrysum is safe during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before use if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Is it safe to use while breastfeeding?
Safety while breastfeeding is unknown, so the recommendation is to avoid it. If you're nursing and considering this product, check with your own doctor or pharmacist first.
Does Helichrysum actually work for cough or wound healing?
We don't have reliable evidence to rate how well it works for cough, wound healing, or metabolic syndrome. It's used in traditional medicine for these purposes, but stronger clinical evidence would be needed to confirm its effectiveness.
What are the side effects?
We don't have adverse-effects data on file for Helichrysum. Because high-quality human safety information is limited overall, you should monitor how you feel and report any concerns to your pharmacist or doctor.
What is Helichrysum used for?
Helichrysum has been used in traditional medicine for cough, wound healing, and metabolic syndrome. However, the effectiveness of these uses isn't established in our data, so talk with your doctor about whether it's right for your needs.

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Sources & How We Checked

Helichrysum's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 3 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Sandy Everlasting 3 references
  1. Herbs at a Glance — NIH NCCIH Source
  2. Herbs and Supplements — MedlinePlus Source
  3. About Herbs, Botanicals & Other Products — Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Source

See these in context on the Sandy Everlasting monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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