Essential Oil 50ml - Ylang Ylang

Latin Name: Cananga Odorata

Parts Used: Flowers

Origin: Comoros

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 very fragrant and have long petals. The essential oil made from it is readily available and therefore is the least expensive but it is very much favoured for its fragrance in the perfume and cosmetic industries and is also being used in the food industry today.

According to science, ylang-ylang essential oil is a mental stimulant. In contrast, the aromatherapy world considers this oil to be one of the best for relaxing the mind and body. Simply its smell is supposed 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 supposed to balance oil production. However, be aware that high concentrations of ylang ylang can cause headaches or nausea.

Ylang Ylang means the flower of flowers in Malay, and it was traditionally considered an aphrodisiac and a relaxing fragrance, so the flowers from this tree were scattered on the bridal bed of a newlywed couple 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 the mandarin. Ylang Ylang Essential oil has been associated with perfumes and relaxation for a long time.