Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Botanical Name

Alternative Names

Source Location

Plant part used

Cananga odorata

Ylang Ylang I, II, III, Complete

Madagascar, Philippines, Indonesia

Flowers

Extraction Method

Color

Consistency

Aroma Strength

Steam distillation

Clear, yellow tinge

Medium

Strong

Fragrance

Fresh, sweetly floral, slightly fruity, delicately fragrant

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.

Blends Well With

Bergamot, Chamomile, Coriander, Geranium, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, May Chang, Neroli, Orange, Rose, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Vetiver

Constituents

Linalol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Geranial, Benzyl Acetate, Geranyl Acetate, Eugenol, Methyl Chavicol, Pinene*Beta-Caryophyllene, Farnasene

Properties

Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Hypotensive, Sedative

Safety

Generally safe, but too much can cause headache and nausea.

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.