Helichrysum has been compared to lavender in that the two are panaceas: they have an incredibly vast array of uses in the cultural, cosmetic, therapeutic, and medicinal realms, and have been widely revered in the perfume industry for ages. Helichrysum has been used since ancient times in Greece as an herbal medicine, and is still prized in traditional medicine in the Mediterranean, Africa, and other areas of the world. While helichrysum has been a go-to in the medicine cabinet for centuries, the essential oil distilled from Helichrysum italicum was not used widely in aromatherapy until recently, although the inclusion of Immortelle oil in aromatherapy is well-deserved. Finally, helichrysum, also known as the curry plant, also holds a place in many Mediterranean kitchens as a culinary herb.