Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
Intro
Ylang Ylang is a large tree native to the far eastern countries
of Malaysia, Philippines, and Indonesia. Its yellow flowers are
strongly fragrant and have long trailing petals. The essential oil
made from it is available in abundance and is therefore the
least expensive aromatic oil but it is highly favoured for its fragrance in the
perfume and cosmetics industries, and is also used in the
food industry today.
Usage
According to science, Ylang Ylang essential oil is a mental
stimulant. In contrast, the world of aromatherapy considers
this oil to be one of the best at relaxing the mind and the body.
Simply smelling it is supposed to help lower blood pressure.
Taking a bath with the oil or using it in a massage oil
naturally enhances the relaxation experience. It is used to
relieve stress, depression, shock, or anxiety. When used as
a hair tonic, it is supposed to balance oil production. Be
warned, though, that high concentrations of ylang-ylang can
cause headaches or nausea.

Ancient Wisdom
Ylang Ylang means the flower of flowers in Malay, and was traditionally
thought of as an aphrodisiac and a relaxing fragrance, so the flowers
of this tree were strewn on the marriage bed of a newly married couple
in Indonesia. Muslim women used to burn this oil to scent their harems,
the part of the palace reserved for women. In China, the fragrance was
used to purify the robes of the mandarin. Ylang Ylang essential oil has
been associated with perfumes and relaxation for a long time.