Ylang ylang essential oil
€8,40 – €18,90
Ingredients
100% pure ylang ylang (Cananga odorata) essential oil
Used plant parts
Flowers
Extraction method
Steam distillation
Country of origin
The Comoros
Aroma
Sweet, spicy, tropical, intense, floral
Description
Ylang Ylang
Origin and background
Ylang ylang essential oil is steam distilled from the blossoms of the tree Cananga odorata . Cananga odorata is a large tree originating in Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia. It grows in the Comoros and Madagascar.
Its beautiful yellow flowers have a strong aroma and long petals. The essential oil made from them is easy to obtain, which is why it is not as expensive as other floral essential oils obtained from flowers and is therefore more widespread. Ylang ylang is widely used in the perfume and cosmetics industry due to its stomach-spicy tropical floral scent, and today it is also common in the food industry. For example, ylang ylang is one of the main components of the world-famous perfume Chanel No 5.
The meaning of ylang ylang comes from the Tagalog word "ilang", which means wild, untouched land. It may also be related to the term "ylang-ilan", which means rare or uncommon.
Traditionally, this plant has been considered an aphrodisiac and its aroma is very relaxing. That is why in Indonesia the blossoms of this tree were sprinkled on the marriage bed of a newly-wed couple.
According to a myth from the Philippines, this beautifully flowered ylang-ylang tree started growing when the beautiful girl Ilang fell in love with a boy she was not allowed to marry. Before they can get together, this girl is turned into a tree (directly in one version, but in another version after her death) and her lover cries behind her, shouting, “Ilang! Ilang! ”.
Wiccatraditions associate ylang ylang with the planet Venus. Ylang ylang is used in love spells and it is claimed that its aroma helps dispel fear and promote self-confidence. Because its scent is soothing and tension-relieving, it is also used in spells that evoke a calm, meditative state. It is also thought to help dispel negative thoughts and emotions. By combining its loving and soothing qualities, ylang ylang also helps promote self-acceptance and self-love.
What is the difference between different ylang ylang oils?
There are five types of Ylang-ylang essential oil: “extra” (extra), “first” (I), “second” (II), “third” (III) and "complete” (complete). The first four are fractionated distillates, which are separated in the order during the flower distillation and according to the temperature. First extra, then I, then II, and finally III.
Ylang ylang extra is separated from the flowers during the first hour or two. Extra is the lightest variant of ylang ylang essential oil, therefore it is also the most volatile and thus the most aromatic distillate of ylang ylang. On the downside, it dissipates very easily on its own, meaning that it is designed to give the first impression of perfumes as a top note, but it lacks permanence.
During the next couple of hours they collect ylang ylang I, which also has very aromatic properties, but not too heavy. During the next few hours from this procedure they collect ylang ylang II and then ylang ylang III. The last two have the heaviest aroma of ylang ylang oils.
As ylang ylang I, II, and III have a slightly lighter density than extra, they are less heat sensitive and less volatile. As a result, they have much more persistent aromas and are suitable for use in perfumery as base or medium notes.
Ylang-ylang complete (complete) is a combination of all four distillates mixed together. This variant of the essential oil can therefore be considered as a stand-alone perfume.
Properties
Aromatic properties
The tropical floral aroma of ulang ylang acts as a very good stress and anxiety reliever and helps with insomnia. It is used to relieve depression and internal anger. The aroma bouquet of this oil brings out happiness and gratitude and increases inner joy and satisfaction.
Ylang ylang essential oil acts as an aphrodisiac and can cause euphoria.
This oil has a sedative property and helps create inner peace and balance.
Helps balance the sacral chakra and the solar plexus.
Healing properties
As already mentioned among the aromatic properties, ylang ylang essential oil acts as an aphrodisiac. This oil has also been used to fight against impotence and frigidity.
By adding this oil in a few drops to skin care products, it helps care for oily skin and treat acne. To refresh the facial skin, you can do a steam bath with ylang ylang oil on the face.
Can also be used as a nourishing and deeply nourishing hair mask by adding it to a carrier oil (such as jojoba oil). According to some claims, it can also help reduce hair loss and treat alopecia.
Recommended uses
Topical
- It is recommended to use essential oils and their blend in a diluted form. Especially for sensitive and gentle skin. This means adding a small amount of water or carrier oil before applying it to the skin. The blend can be placed, for example, in a roll-on bottle that is convenient to carry along and can be used at any convenient time.
- Can also be added to a neutral unscented cream, lotion, or liquid soap to achieve radiant and healthy skin.
- Can be used in an aroma diffuser both at home or in the office to create a pleasant and cozy atmosphere that relaxes the senses and creates a pleasant aroma around you.
- It can also be added to an oil burner. Don't forget to add water to the oil burner and then drip in the essential oil! Pure essential oil is too strong and has a faint odor.
- Can be added to hot bath water and enjoy an aromatic mini-vacation in the middle of everyday life or at the end of a busy week.
- Combine it with other compatible oils (see recommendations below) in a diffuser or bath water.
- Can be diluted in the spray bottle with water and spray it at home, in the office, or just to refresh your bed linen.
Compatibility with other essential oils
Orange, bergamot, grapefruit, lemon, citronella, lavender, melissa, rose, jasmine, neroli, geranium, rosewood, sandalwood, patchouli, vetiver.
You can read more about aromatherapy and essential oils from here.
Caution!
- Keep out of reach of children.
- For external use only.
- Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes.
- In case of pregnancy, breast-feeding, taking medication or any other medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
- The information on essential oils on Hingelaegas website comes from public sources. The information given does not constitute health advice and references to the properties and effects of the oils are based on aromatherapy and folk medicine. Therefore, Hingelaegas OÜ cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of the information. The use of essential oils is the responsibility of each person individually.
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