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Ylang
Ylang
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| Botanical
Name |
Cananga odorata |
| Origin |
Indonesia, Philippines, Madagascar, Reunion
and Comoro Islands |
| Description |
The name means "Flower of flowers".
Ylang is used extensively in perfumery and cosmetics. It is
well known for its aphrodisiac effects |
| Extraction |
Water or steam distillation from flowers |
| Fragrance |
Exotic, sweet, soft, floral, intense
perfume; similar to Jasmine but headier. |
| Properties |
Analgeic, Antibiotic, Anti-depressant, Antiseptic,
Anti-spasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Cardio-tonic, Hypotensive, Nervine,
Sedative, Tonic, Balancing, Regulating, Relaxing, Circulatory
stimulant, Euphoric |
| Aromatherapy
Use |
Calming, balancing, regulating,
uplifting/antidepressant, makes the senses more acute, thus
is sometimes considered aphrodisiac. |
| Medicinal
Uses |
Anger, Anxiety High Blood Pressure,
Oily Skin, Dry Skin, Ageing Skin. Loss of sexual appetite.
Stimulates breast growth (especially with geranium oil). |
| Other
Uses |
Bath, massage, diffuser, perfume.
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| Emotions,
Psyche: |
Arousing, Sensual, Uplifting. |
| Safety
Info |
Use sparingly, and dilute well - the scent is
so intense that using too much can produce headaches and even
nausea; the neat oil can irritate the skin. Avoid if pregnant.
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