Ylang ylang Essential Oil

Description

£9.00

Ylang ylang is a yellow, star-shaped flower that grows on the Cananga tree (Cananga odorata). This tropical species is native to countries surrounding the Indian Ocean, such as India, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and parts of Australia. Ylang ylang headey, aromatic scent is fruity, flowery, and rich. The ylang ylang flower is used to make several types of essential oil, via steam distillation and vary in the intensity of their scent. Ylang ylang extra is the most potent essential oil derived from the ylang ylang flower. The less potent essential oils are used as medium-to-base notes in perfume, and to make products such as cologne, lotion, food flavoring, and soap. The subtlest form of ylang ylang is often known as Cananga oil.

Ylang ylang has been found in research to: boost mood reduce depression alleviate anxiety lower blood pressure decrease heart rate stimulate oil production in the skin and on the scalp repel flying insects and kill bug larvae. Some people use ylang ylang as an aphrodisiac and for sexual stimulation, although its benefits in this area are primarily anecdotal. Ylang ylang also has a history of use as a traditional, herbal treatment for conditions such as: stomach distress rheumatism gout malaria headache pneumonia. A study found that inhalation of ylang ylang had a sedative effect, by significantly reducing systolic and diastolic blood pressure rates as well as heart rate in healthy men. Ylang ylang contains linalool, a compound which has antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. In many parts of the world, ylang ylang flowers are pounded into paste and used as an inhalant to treat asthma. When dried, ylang ylang flowers are used to treat malaria symptoms in countries throughout Asia. Ylang ylang is used as a folk remedy to increase sexual desire and reduce sexual anxiety.

Do not swallow essential oils.

10ml