Essential Oil 50ml - Ylang Ylang

Latin Name: Cananga Odorata

Parts of the Plant Used: Flowers

Origin: Camores

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Ylang-ylang is a large tree native to Far Eastern countries such as Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia. Its yellow flowers are highly fragrant and have long petals. The essential oil made from it is readily available and therefore the least expensive, but it is highly prized for its fragrance in the perfume and cosmetics industries, and is also being used in the food industry today.

According to science, ylang-ylang essential oil is a mental stimulant. Conversely, the aromatherapy world considers this oil one of the best for relaxing the mind and body. Its scent alone is believed to help lower blood pressure. Bathing with the oil or using it in a massage oil naturally enhances the relaxation experience. It is used to relieve stress, depression, shock, or anxiety. When used as a hair tonic, it is believed to balance oil production. However, be aware that high concentrations of ylang-ylang can cause headaches or nausea.

Ylang-ylang means "flower of flowers" in Malay, and it was traditionally considered an aphrodisiac and a relaxing fragrance. The flowers of this tree were scattered on the bridal bed of newlyweds in Indonesia. Muslim women used to burn this oil to perfume their harems, the part of the palace reserved for women. In China, the fragrance was used to purify the robes of mandarins. Ylang-ylang essential oil has long been associated with perfumes and relaxation.