Ylang Ylang

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Safe for aromatic use
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Safe for topical use
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Safe for internal use

Oil Category: Single Oil

Family Name: Annonaceae (tropical trees and shrubs).

Affects these Body Systems: Emotional balance , Cardiovascular system , Hormonal (endocrine) system

Usage: Aromatic, Topical, Internal

Blends well with: Geranium , Grapefruit , Lemon , Marjoram , Sandalwood , Vetiver

Element: Water

Method of the Extraction: Steam Distillation

Oil Chemical composition: sesquiterpenes: beta caryophyllene, germakrene, alpha farnezene, humulene, esters: benzyl acetate and benzoate, methyl salicytate and benyolate, pharynx acetate, geranyl acetate, linalyl acetate, alcohols: linalool, geraniol, ethers: paracrethyl methyl ether, phenols: methyl p-cresol, methyl chewol, eugenol, isoeugenol, oxides: caryophyllene oxide, sesquierpene alcohols: farnezole.

Part of the plant: Flowers

Aroma: Sweet, heavy, narcotic, sugary, tropical floral with spicy balmy overtones

Taste: Sweet, Spicy

Properties:

Antidepressant
Antiseptic
Anticonvulsant
Sedative
Revitalizing

Description

The oil of our inner child has a strong floral and intensely sweet aroma. The name is derived from the star-shaped flowers.
Ylang Ylang is made by steam distillation of the flowers of Cananga plant, which comes from Madagascar. It is used to support the healthy appearance of the skin and hair and at the same time provides a calming effect and promotes positive mood, joy and sensuality. It affects sexual energy and strengthens relationships. It has soothing and relaxing effects and can help in relieving anger. It heals the past and releases emotions that have been suppressed for years. “I let go of the past and thus release the knowledge of who I really am.”
It can be used for:
* Emotional balance, depression, frustration, anxiety, sadness: use by diffusion or apply to the feet.
* Disinfection of wounds, tetanus prevention: apply to the given places.
* Hormonal balance: apply on the feet and pulse points.
* Lowering blood pressure and cardiac arrhythmia: use by diffusion and palm inhalation.
* Stimulation of the hair follicles: massage into the scalp.
* Low libido and sexual fatigue: add to the bath, use during massage and by diffusion.
* Colic: apply diluted to the feet and spine.
* Pituitary activity: use by diffusion.
Other uses:
Ylang Ylang can help with accelerated breathing, balance, frustration, cardiac function balance, impotence, infection, intestinal problems, sexual appetite problems, shock & skin problems.