Ylang Ylang essential oil (Cananga Odorata). Ylang ylang oil helps soothe away stress and helps lower blood pressure. Ylang Ylang oil is also renowned for its sensual romantic and aphrodisiac properties and popular with lovers.
Latin name (INCI) : Cananga Odorata Note : Middle Method of extraction : Steam distillation of ylang ylang flowers Aroma: Exotic, heady, sweet Principal properties and indications : Antidepressant, Aphrodisiac, Euphoric, Soothing
Ylang Ylang essential oil is distilled from the flowers of the plant and ylang ylang means flower or flowers. This essential oil has an exotic sweet floral scent and is heralded by many as sensual, romantic and an aphrodisiac.
Uses for Ylang ylang essential oil:
Circulatory system: Helps reduce high blood pressure, palpitations, rapid breathing.
Nervous system: Helps with relaxation, releases anger, anxiety and tension.
Skin: Used extensively for all skin care, both oil and dry.
Ylang ylang oil also helps lift depression, relieve insomnia and is a powerful aphrodisiac.
CAUTIONS :Do not apply directly to the skin, dilute with a carrier oil