Ylang - Ylang

Cananga odorata

This essential oil is extracted from the flowers of a tree grown in Indonesia. The flowers are strewn on beds of newlyweds as a good luck/fertility wish. Ylang YIang is a soothing, calming oil which produces a sense of well-being. The oil has been credited with lowering blood pressure when the condition is caused by stress or shock. It is considered an aphrodisiac creating an exotic, erotic reaction. Because the essential oil has such a strong essence, a little goes a long way. The scent is long-lasting and is an excellent fixative in perfumes. Ylang YIang becomes more powerful when combined with other oils. In skin care products, YIang YIang is good for oily skin and also for stressed skin.

General properties

• stimulant
• relaxing
• antiseptic
• aphrodisiac

Blends well with

• bergamot
• jasmine
• lavender
• lemon
• patchouli
• rose
• rosewood
• sandalwood

General uses

• poor circulation
• anemia
• gout
• low blood pressure
• anorexia
• urinary infections
• mouth infections
• rheumatism
• nervous exhaustion
• colds
• coughs
• poor memory
• arthritis
• asthma
• whooping cough
• glandular fever
• rhinitis
• boils and carbuncles
• dandruff
• depression
• flatulence
• fluid retention
• immune system
• irritability
• loss of appetite
• ulcers
• myalgic encephalomyelitis
• scabies
• sinusitis
• wounds and sores

Caution

Beware falsification with other oils. High concentrations may cause headaches or nausea.