Botanical Family: Anonaceae.
Botanical Name: Cananga Odorata.
Origin: France.
Extraction Method: Ylang Ylang is produced through the steam distillation of fresh flowers.
Plant Description: The trees from which Ylang Ylang is extracted are generally small but can reach a height of about 100 feet. The bark is smooth with shallow cracks, and the branches weep like the willow. The leaves are large, oval and shiny and as much as 8 inches long. The flowers form in auxiliary clusters, they are yellow and very highly perfumed.
Color: Clear to slightly yellowish.
Consistency: Medium.
Note: Base.
Aromatic Fragrance: Exotic, voluptuous scent, resembles a mixture of Jasmine and Almond, very sweet.
Common Applications: Bath, Compress, Inhalation, Massage.
Typically Used By: Cosmeticians, Perfumist, Aromatherapists, Massage Therapist.
Principal Constituents: Benzoic, Farnesol, Geraniol, Linalool, Benzyl Acetate, Eugenol, Safrole, Cadinene, Pinene. Actions Anti-Depressant, Anti-infectious, Anti-Seborrheic, Anti-Septic, Aphrodisiac, Euphric, Hypotensive, Nervine, Regulator, Sedative, Stimulant, Tonic. Physical Health Benefits Great for regulating Sebum, making it ideal for both oily and dry skin. Can be used like smelling salts if sniffed directly from the bottle.
Therapeutic & Emotional Benefits: Ylang Ylang may make you feel Euphoric! It can also be used as a Sedative, however if blended with the right oils it can act as an Aphrodisiac.
Did You Know: Ylang Ylang makes an extremely useful fixative.
Storage Directions: Essential Oils should be stored in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Essential Oils should be stored in colored glass, the most common storage method being used today are Boston Round Bottles in the amber tint.
Blends Well With: Sandalwood Essential Oil, Jasmine, Bergamot Calabrian Essential Oil, Patchouli Essential Oil.
Shelf Life: Ylang Ylang Essential Oil should be used within 12 months of harvest to ensure the maximum therapeutic benefit.
Cautions: Due to its powerful sweet odor too much Ylang Ylang will cause headache or nausea. It is often falsified with cocoa butter or coconut oil, to test for this adulteration, leave a sample in the freezer for a short while. If it has thickened and become cloudy it is sure to have been blended. Part of extensive selection of wholesale aromatherapy, cosmetic, soap and craft making products available at SoapGoods.com.