Indications
Used in times of stress, nervousness, anxiety, decrease in moral (calming & relaxing EO), relieves pain from sensitive joints and rheumatisms, works when the skin or scalp is seborrhoeic (anti-septic EO).
Botany information
Cananga odorata Botanical family: Anonaceae Producing organ: flower (3rd distillation) Chemotype: D-germacrene, alpha-farnesene, beta-caryophyllene Origin: Madagascar
Botany specifications
The strange petals of the Ylang Ylang leave behind an intense smooth scent. The natural tree reaches 20m but for cultivation it is 2m to make collecting the flowers easier. It is part of the composition of ingredients for the famous Chanel N°5.
Use
Diffusion +++, Bath +++, Massage +++, Orally +
Ambient setting: on its own or in a mixture by regular low heat evaporation.
Atmospheric diffusion: in a mixture from a diffuser by spraying.
Dermal application: diluting 5% maximum in vegetable oil.
Orally: only with medical advice.
Dry inhalation: 1-2 drops on a tissue.
Wet inhalation: de-stress: 1-2 drops in bowl of boiling water.
Practical advice
Relaxation and well-being : Massage oil: mix 45 drops of ylang ylang EO + 45 drops of bitter orange EO in a 30ml bottle then add Argan oil. For a relaxing effect, use it on the plexus solaire. To awaken sensuality, massage onto the lower back morning and evening. For diffusion, the ylang ylang essential oils has a remarkable effect but its scent soon becomes overpowering. Blend it with another essential oil: Lemon, Mandarin, Lavender...
Achieving young and attractive skin: :
- Scented body oil : 10 drops of ylang ylang EO + 6 drops of bitter orange EO in Argan oil (30ml in total). After showering.
- Face treatment : 6 drops of ylang ylang EO + 3 drops of lavender EO + 20ml of Argan oil, finished with Jojoba vegetable oil (30ml in total). From the neck to the forehead in the evenings.
- Hair treatment : 5 drops of ylang ylang EO in a neutral shampoo.
Diffusion - sensual relaxation: 20 drops of ylang ylang EO + 20 drops of mandarin EO + 10 drops of thyme borneol EO.
Massage - Sexual weakness: 10 drops of ylang ylang EO in 15ml of apricot kernel vegetable oil. Apply onto the lower back.
Contraindication
Not recommended for pregnant or breast feeding women or children under 8 years of age.
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