Ylang Ylang Extra Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Cananga odorata
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Flower
Note Classification: Base
Aroma: Intensely sweet, soft, floral-balsamic, slightly spicy scent, with a creamy rich top note
Largest Producing Countries: Comoro Islands, Madagascar, and Reunion

Traditional Use: Extensively used as a fragrance component and fixative in soaps, cosmetics, perfumes;  ylang ylang extra tends to be used in high-class perfumes, ylang ylang 3 in soaps, detergents, etc.

Properties: Antidepressant, anti-infectious, antiseborrheic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, calmative, euphoric, hypotensive, nervine, regulator, sedative (nervous), stimulant (circulatory), and tonic.

Benefits: Acne, circulation, depression, frigidity, hair growth, high blood pressure, hyperpnoea, hypertension, impotence, insect bites, insomnia, nervous tension, oily skin, palpitations, PMS, regulates cardiac and respiratory rhythms, tachycardia, and uterine tonic.

Blends Well With: Bergamot, cassie, chamomile roman, clary sage, clove, costus, eucalyptus citriodora, ginger, grapefruit, jasmine, lemon, litsea cubeba, mandarin, mimosa, neroli, opopanax, orange, palmarosa, patchouli, Peru balsam, petitgrain, rose, rosewood, sandalwood, tuberose, vetiver, and yuzu.

Of Interest: Indonesians spread the luxuriant flowers on the marriage bed of the newly wedded couples.  Ylang means “flowers of flowers”, sometimes called “the perfume tree”.  The first distillate (about 40%) is called ylang ylang extra, which is the top grade.  Three further successive distillates are called Grades 1, 2 and 3.  ‘Complete’ oil is also produced that represents the total or ‘unfractionated’ oil, but this is sometimes constructed by blending ylang ylang 1 and 2 together.

Safety Data: Non-toxic, non-irritant, a few cases of sensitization reported.  Use in moderation, since its heady scent can cause headaches or nausea. It is best avoided if pregnant.

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This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate.

As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier).