10 ml Ylang Ylang I Essential Oil

Discover the sweet, exotic aroma of Ylang Ylang essential oil, steam-distilled from the fragrant yellow flowers of the Cananga Odorata tree.

• Latin Name: Cananga Odorata
• Part of Plant Used: Flowers
• Source: Comoros
• Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Ylang Ylang is a large tree native to far eastern countries like Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia. Its yellow flowers are strongly fragrant, with long trailing petals. The essential oil made from it is available in abundance and is therefore among the least expensive, yet it remains highly favoured for its fragrance in the perfume and cosmetics industries and is increasingly used in the food industry today.

According to science, ylang-ylang essential oil acts as a mental stimulant. In contrast, the world of aromatherapy considers this oil one of the best at relaxing the mind and body. Simply smelling it is believed to help lower blood pressure. Adding it to a bath or blending it into a massage oil naturally enhances the relaxation experience. It is commonly used to relieve stress, depression, shock, or anxiety. When used as a hair tonic, it is said to balance oil production. Please note: high concentrations of ylang ylang can cause headaches or nausea.

Ylang Ylang means "flower of flowers" in Malay and was traditionally considered an aphrodisiac with a deeply relaxing fragrance. The flowers of this tree were once strewn on the marriage bed of newlyweds in Indonesia, and Muslim women traditionally burned the oil to scent their harems, the part of the palace reserved for women. In China, the fragrance was used to purify the robes of the mandarin. Ylang Ylang essential oil has been associated with perfumes and relaxation for centuries.