Ylang Ylang Organic Essential Oil 10ml

A captivating, intoxicating aroma awaits with Ylang Ylang Organic Essential Oil — a treasured botanical extract cherished for centuries across the far east.

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, making it one of the more affordable oils, yet it remains highly favoured for its fragrance in the perfume and cosmetics industries, and is also used in the food industry today.

According to science, Ylang Ylang Organic Essential Oil acts as a mental stimulant. In contrast, the world of aromatherapy considers this oil one of the best for relaxing the mind and body. Simply smelling it is said to help lower blood pressure. Taking a bath with the oil or using it in a massage blend naturally enhances the relaxation experience. It is commonly used to relieve stress, depression, shock, or anxiety. When used as a hair tonic, it is thought to balance oil production. Be warned, though, that high concentrations of ylang ylang can cause headaches or nausea.

The name "Ylang Ylang" means "flower of flowers" in Malay, and it was traditionally considered an aphrodisiac and relaxing fragrance. The flowers of this tree were strewn on the marriage bed of newlyweds in Indonesia. Muslim women once burned this 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 long been associated with perfumes and relaxation.