True Helichrysum italicum either originates from the different countries of the former Yugoslavia (Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as Croatia) and also Corsica and the supplier should be sure where it is really coming from. Helichrysum oils designated “French” are highly spurious. The plant is protected from harvesting in mainland France and it appears that EO of Helichrysum italicum, designated French, is, if nothing else, a blend created in Grasse between Bosnian and Corsican varieties, and then, who knows what? In any case, the oils designated French are typically a bit less expensive than the oils sold at the source. The question remains, how do they do it??
OSA has a small quantity of 2011 Helichrysum italicum essential oil available in liter quantities from our growing and production contracts. We can offer some part of our stock at a very advantageous price. Please check the OSA website