All About Ylang Ylang Oil
About Ylang Ylang Oil :
Ylang-Ylang oil soothes stress, anxiety, tension & sleeplessness. It boosts the libido to enhance the sensuality between the couple. It enhances circulation & encourages the skin & hair. It is used in medicines as it effectively facilitates healing wounds.
Ylang Ylang essential oil is derived by the steam distillation method.
There are 5 types of Ylang Ylang oil:
- Ylang Ylang Extra, Ylang Ylang I, II, III, and Ylang Ylang Complete. The number means the number of times this oil is distilled.
- It is used in aromatherapy as it soothes stress, anxiety, tension & sleeplessness. It boosts the libido to enhance the sensuality between the couple.
- It is used in cosmetics as it balances & regulates oil production in the hair & skin. It soothes inflammation & irritation. It enhances circulation & encourages the skin & hair.
- It is used in medicines as it effectively facilitates healing wounds & reduces the stress on the nerves & stabilizes the heart rate.
History:
Ylang Ylang oil is pronounced as "Ee-lang Ee-lang."
It is native to the Philippines, Indonesia, Java, Sumatra, Comoro, and Polynesia. It is derived from the steam distillation method.
Benefits:
Let's know about the chemical constituents of the oil:
LINALOOL:
- Sedative
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-anxiety
- Analgesic
- Anti-depressant
GERANYL ACETATE:
- Anti-fungal
- Anti-microbial
- Anti-inflammatory
GERMACRENE-D:
- Stimulating
- Anti-viral
- Anti-fungal
- Anti-microbial
- Anti-bacterial
- Decongestant
- Hepatoprotective
- Insecticidal
BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE:
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-bacterial
- Neuro-protective
- Anti-depressant
- Antioxidant
- Analgesic
- Anxiolytic
BENZYL ACETATE:
- Fragrant (sweet, fruity, floral, and reminiscent of Jasmine flowers)
- Sedative
- Anti-spasmodic
GERANIOL:
- Antioxidant
- Anti-bacterial
- Anti-septic
- Analgesic
METHYL P-CRESOL:
- Disinfectant
- Anti-bacterial
METHYL BENZOATE:
- Spasmolytic
- Sedative
- Anti-fungal
- Anaesthetic
- Anti-inflammatory
GERANYL ACETATE:
- Anti-fungal
- Anti-septic
- Anti-viral
- Energizing
- Stimulant
- Warming
- Diuretic
- Aphrodisiac
FARNESENE:
- Antioxidant
- Anti-inflammatory
- Calming
- Sedative
- Anti-fungal
- Anti-bacterial
BENZYL BENZOATE:
- Insecticidal
- Antimicrobial
- Fragrant (faintly balsamic and sweet)
It is used in aromatherapy as it soothes feelings of stress, anxiety, tension & sleeplessness. It has a pleasant floral scent. It has anti-depressant properties that address negative feelings.
It is used in cosmetics as it balances & regulates oil production in the hair & skin. It soothes inflammation & irritation. It enhances circulation & encourages the skin & hair. It calms the body & mind as it promotes the onset of sleep.
It is used in medicines as it effectively facilitates healing wounds & reduces the stress on the nerves & stabilizes the heart rate. It has a hypotensive quality that balances the blood pressure level, enhances circulation & normalizes the heart rate.
Extraction method:
It is extracted by the steam distillation method. This oil ranges from yellow to amber to dark brown.
Uses:
- It is used in aromatherapy as it can be diffused in a burner as it stabilizes the emotions, inspires the feelings of relaxation & creates a hospitable atmosphere.
- It is blended & used in a diffuser that promotes positivity, happiness, and optimism.
- It is used in cosmetics as it can be diluted & applied to the skin for maintaining health. It reduces the signs of aging & soothing irritation.
- It is used in medicines as it stimulates circulation, ease pain & inflammation & soothes mental health.
- This oil has anti-depressant, sedative, and anti-spasmodic properties; it reduces the mood swings & cramps.
Guide to Ylang Ylang Oil Varieties & Their Benefits:
| Ylang Ylang Oil variety | Country of Origin | Benefits |
| YLANG YLANG ESSENTIAL OIL (#1, #2, and #3) | Madagascar |
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Complimentary Oils:
Ylang-ylang blends well with Bergamot, Grapefruit, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Vetiver and Sandalwood essential oils.
Contraindications:
- Consult a doctor before use if pregnant, breastfeeding or on medication.
- Keep away from children.
- Do patch test before use.
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