Helichrysum arenarium

Helichrysum arenarium, commonly known as sandy everlasting, is a botanical extract from the Asteraceae family traditionally utilized in European ethnomedicine for its choleretic and cholagogue properties. It is primarily indicated for the treatment of dyspeptic disorders and has been evaluated in clinical trials for its potential to reverse traits of metabolic syndrome, including hypercholesterolemia and hyperglycemia. The extract is rich in polyphenols, specifically flavonoids such as naringenin and apigenin, which contribute to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. Mechanistically, H. arenarium infusions modulate the gut microbiota composition, acting as a prebiotic to reduce the abundance of Firmicutes and Proteobacteria, and decrease systemic inflammatory markers like interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β). Clinical evidence suggests it effectively reduces total and LDL cholesterol levels, likely through the stimulation of bile acid secretion and subsequent de novo synthesis from serum cholesterol.

Other names

sandy everlastingdwarf everlast