| Ylang Ylang Complete |
| Botanical Name Cananga odorata |
Family Name Anonaceae |
Origin Seyschelles, Mauritius, Taihiti, Phillipines |
Note Base to Middle |
Part Used Tree / Flowers |
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| Description | It is a small tropical tree with varieties of pink, mauve and yellow flowers. The finest oil is distilled from the yellow blooms. The first oil drawn from the flowers is the best. The oil from subsequent distillations has similar therapeutic qualities although less perfume. |
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| Extraction | Distillation |
| Constituents | Eugenol, Gerraniol, Linalool, Pinene |
| Properties | Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Hypotensive, Sedative |
| Indications | It has a reputed ability to balance the hormones and is valuable with problems with the reproductive system. Particularly useful when dealing with rapid breathing (hyperpnoea) and rapid heartbeat (tachycardia) and its sedative properties can help lower high blood pressure. |
| Precautions | Excessive use may lead to headaches and nausea. Do not use on inflammatory skin conditions or dermatitis. |
| Blends | Bergamot Calabrain ,Bergamot Mint ,Bergamot Non Phototoxic ,Citronella Ceylon Estate ,Citronella Java ,Damask Rose ,Grapefruit Australian ,Grapefruit Pink ,Jasmine ,Lavender ,Lavender Bulgarian ,Lavender French Alpine ,Lavender French Population ,Lavender Spike Spanish ,Lavender Tasmanian ,Lemon Cold Pressed ,Melissa ,Neroli Bigarde ,Orange Navel Cold Pressed ,Orange Sweet ,Orange Valencia Cold Pressed ,Patchouli ,Patchouli Aceh ,Patchouli Light/Clear ,Rose Otto Bulgarian ,Rose Otto Damascena ,Rose Otto Maroc ,Rosewood Brazilian ,Sandalwood Australian ,Sandalwood East Indian ,Sandalwood West Indian ,Verbena |