Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Ylang ylang is a clear, pale yellow liquid with an intensely sweet, rich, floral, woody-balsamic odour.

BOTANICAL NAME: Cananga odorata 

PLANT FAMILY: Annonaceae

EXTRACTION METHOD: Steam distillation of the flowers

VOLATILITY: Middle Note

100% pure and unadulterated essential oil.

• Benefits
• How to Use
• Storage & Safety

• Traditional Uses:

  Women in South East Asia dress their hair with essential oil of Ylang Ylang in a mixture of coconut. Extensively used in perfumery and cosmetic industry.
  

  THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES:

  Circulatory - recommended for treating palpitations and reducing high blood pressure

  Nervous - beneficial for treating nervous depression, feelings of anger, rage and frustration. It is also classified as an aphrodisiac.

  Reproductive - beneficial for treating PMS, especially associated with extreme mood swings that occur before the onset of menstruation

  Post-natal - a tonic to the womb, could well be helpful to recovery after birth, also said to keep the breast firm. (after stop breast-feeding).

  Skincare - recommended in hair care to treat split ends and also recommended for dry and oily skin

• IN A AROMA DIFFUSER / HUMIDIFIER / NEBULISER

  Add 30 to 40 drops (1.5 – 2ml) or as suggested by the manufacturer.

  IN AN OIL BURNER

  Add 5 to 10 drops (0.2 to 0.5ml) to warm water in the lid of a burner. Light a tealight candle and place in the hearth of the burner. The heat will allow the scent to diffuse and fill the room of about 10 to 20 m2.

  IN A MASSAGE

  Add 3 to 5 drops (0.2ml) to 15 ~ 30ml of a carrier oil. Massage deeply into muscle.

  
  

• STORAGE

  Always store in dark glass bottle and in a cool and dark place away from heat and sunlight.

  Do not use a plastic container.

  SAFETY

  Non-toxic. Excessive use may lead to headaches and nausea. Could possibly irritate sensitive skins, and do not use on inflammatory skin conditions and dermatitis.

  CAUTION

  Always dilute with carrier oil before applying on skin

  Perform a patch test to observe allergic reactions before use.

  Keep out of reach from children and pets.

  Avoid contact with eyes. Do not ingest.

  Avoid touching on lacquer or painted surfaces.