YLANG YLANG: Essential Oil Of The Month
2010 March 4
Aromatic Description: Fresh, floral, sweet, slightly fruity, fragrant yet delicate.
Botanical Name: Cananga odorata
Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled
Color: Clear with a Yellow Tinge
Place of Origin: Comoro Islands, Madagascar
Plant Part used: freshly picked flowers
Chemical composition: Benzyl benzoate, geranyl acetate, beta-caryophyllene, germacrene, linalool, gerianiol
Properties: Antidepressant, nervine, sedative, euphoric, aphrodisiac, skin tonic, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory
Physical Uses:
- Hypertension
- Heart Palpitations
- Skin care
- Acne
- Alopecia
- Oily Skin
- Premenstrual Tension
- Menopausal symptoms
- Antibacterial
Psychological Uses:
- Depression
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Post partum Depression
- Apathy
- Irritability
- Inability to express emotions
- Loss of Confidence
- Loss of Sex drive or sensuality
Instructions for Use:
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil – a soothing aroma to promote calm and relaxation of mind and body. It is uplifting to the spirit.
- Put 1-2 drops in diffuser, on clothing, on pillow, or in skin lotion as needed during the day.
DO NOT INGEST OR GET NEAR EYES.
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