Ylang Ylang Oil

Botanical Name of Ylang Ylang:  Cananga odorata

Synonyms: Cananga odorata var. Genuine, Unona odorantissimum, flower of flowers

About Ylang Ylang: Ylang Ylang (pronounced as Ee-lang Ee-lang) is a fast growing tree which is best known for its aromatic properties. The growth of this tree is so fast that on an average it grows around 15 feet in a single year. A fully grown up Yalng Ylang tree attains height of around 40 feet. Leaves of this tree are evergreen and can grow up to 8 inches long. The flowers are greenish yellow in colour and their petals form a shape similar to that of a star. Ylang Ylang tree can be cultivated in temperate climatic conditions, preferably where soil is acidic in nature.  These trees are native to Indonesia and Philippines.

History of Ylang Ylang: The sweet aroma of Ylang Ylang has always attracted humans towards it. Initially it was used as an ornament and as a perfume. Bori Bori tribe from the Tahiti regions have been using this flower for centuries now. They not only decorate themselves by use of the flowers of this tree but also use it as a hair conditioner and for overall good health. Rubbing of Ylang Ylang on the body was considered effective deterrent for malaria causing mosquitoes. Traditionally in Middle East Muslim women use to burn this oil to scent their Harems. It was only in the 19^th century this began to be used extensively in modern European Perfumery industry.  

Properties of Ylang Ylang Oil: During the fall season the flowers of Ylang Ylang are carefully handpicked and then steamed distilled to extract its essential oil. The oil is pale yellow in colour and has a sweet floral aroma. The major chemical constituents of this essential oil include: geranyl acetate, linalool, benzyl acetate, methyl benzoate, benzyl benzoate, sesquiterpenes, caryophyllene, para cresyl methyl ether.

Health Benefits and Applications Ylang Ylang Oil:

Ylang Ylang Oil is known to have number of benefits, some of the important ones include:

Anti depressant: One of the basic qualities of this oil is its ability to elevate mood and induce positive thoughts in mind. It relaxes the body and drives away any anxiety or stress. These qualities make this oil very useful in various aromatherapy procedures.

Anti Seborrhoeic: A disease caused by malfunctioning of sebaceous gland called Seborrheic Eczema. This dreaded disease effects on the skin and makes it very ugly and its starts to peel off. Ylang Ylang essential oil is known to be very effective in treatment of this disease.  

Anti Septic: There are always fear of wounds getting infected from tetanus germs. Ylang Ylang essential oil is an effective anti septic which can cure possibility of any such infections and also helpful in healing of wounds.  

Aphrodisiac: Couple those who are losing interest in physical relationship can use this oil to make their sex life more active.

Other therapeutic properties of Ylang Ylang Oil that make it useful are: hypotensive, nervine, sedative, benefits infections in stomach, colon, urinary tracts, etc.

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