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Ylang ylang

Latin Name: Cananga odorata

Botanical Family: Annonaceae

Origin: Madagascar

Part Used: Flower

Perfume: Sweet, floral, exotic, sensual

Note: Middle to base

Colour: Yellow

Consistency: Medium

Extraction method: steam distillation

Blends well with: Bergamot, cedarwood, geranium, grapefruit, jasmine, lemon, lime,

rose, sandalwood

Application methods: Diffused, bath, topical, massage, perfume

Warnings: Excessive use may lead to headaches and nausea

Actions:

Anti-depressant

Antiseptic

Anti-spasmodic

Aphrodisiac

Nervine

Regulating

Sedative

Tonic

   Systems:

Skin:

  • General skin care

    Oily skin

    Ageing skin

    Scalp tonic & stimulant

Nervous system:

  • Exhaustion

    Fear

    Stress

    Tension

    Depression

    Shock

Musculoskeletal:

  • Cramps

Cardiovascular:

  • Arrhythmia

    High Blood pressure

    Palptations

Hormonal:

  • Hormone balancing

    Low libido

Other:

  • Hair conditioning

Spiritual & emotional

Relaxing

Aphrodisiac

Calming

Euphoric

Uplifting

Please take note that all therapeutic values listed above will only be gained with the use of 100% pure, therapeutic grade Essential Oils, such as those available from Homestead Health Australia. They are available for sale through our webstore on this site, or click here to purchase our Ylang ylang Essential Oil. The information included here should by no way be considered a replacement for proper diagnosis by a trained medical professional.

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