Ylang Ylang Cananga odorata Essential Oil Information

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil |
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Botanical Name |
Alternative Names |
Source Location |
Plant part used |
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Cananga odorata |
Ylang Ylang I, II, III, Complete |
Madagascar, Philippines, Indonesia |
Flowers |
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Extraction Method |
Color |
Consistency |
Aroma Strength |
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Steam distillation |
Clear, yellow tinge |
Medium |
Strong |
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Fragrance |
Fresh, sweetly floral, slightly fruity, delicately fragrant |
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Benefits |
Good for anxiety, depression, frigidity and stress. Treat acne, bug bites, insect bites, and wounds. Has a stimulating effect on the scalp, and is often used to help hair growth. Helps to reduce high blood pressure, and slows rapid heartbeat and breathing, especially that experienced following trauma or shock. |
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Blends Well With |
Bergamot, Chamomile, Coriander, Geranium, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, May Chang, Neroli, Orange, Rose, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Vetiver |
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Constituents |
Linalol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Geranial, Benzyl Acetate, Geranyl Acetate, Eugenol, Methyl Chavicol, Pinene*Beta-Caryophyllene, Farnasene |
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Properties |
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Hypotensive, Sedative |
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Safety |
Generally safe, but too much can cause headache and nausea. |
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Misc Info |
Multi-step distillation process: the first short-time part produces the "Extra". Then the process continues with three different collections of the essential oil; these produce I, II, and III or the "Complete". "Extra" is normally used in the perfume industry, while the "Complete" is preferred for therapeutic uses. |
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