Essential Oils
Ylang Ylang Extra
Product Description:
Ylang Ylang extra is from the very first distillation of the flowers and is of the finest quality. Ylang ylang is distilled upto 5 times with ylang ylang no 1 being the next best grade.
Most Ylang Ylang's on the market if not specified are usually between grades 2 to 5.
| Latin name: | Cananga odorata |
| Part of Plant used: | Flowers |
| Extraction method: | Distillation – Ylang ylang can be distilled up to five times |
| Country of Origin: | Commores, Madagascar |
| Botanical Family: | Annonacea |
| Colour of oil: | Clear, pale yellow |
| Odour Description: | Sweet, warm, exotic, heavy, sensual |
| Notes: | Top-strong Mid-strong Base-mild |
| Safety Information: | Can get heady in large amounts |
| Chemical Constituents: | Linalol, linalyl benzoate, linalyl acetate |
| Actions on the body: | Anti depressant, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, sedative |
Main Therapeutic Properties
The Circulatory system: Helpful in lowering high blood pressure, tachycardia and palpitations
The Endocrine system: Can support hormonal balance esp. with geranium and lavender
The Nervous system: Excellent for stress, nervous tension
The Reproductive system: Helps individuals confront and deal with their sexuality, esp. frigidity and impotence. I have found this especially helpful to work with individuals who have trouble accepting their sexuality and/or sensuality
The Skin: Soothing to inflammations, acne, dry, chapped skin
Psychology of: Can help soothe and reduce anxiety, anger and fright, sedative and antidepressant, very calming, reassuring, also considered to be one of the best aphrodisiacs.