Extraction Method:
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Steam Distilled
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Part of Plant:
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Flower Head
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Country of Origin:
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Indonesia
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Growing Method:
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Cultivated
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Description:
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Ylang ylang oil is extracted from
Cananga odorata – also known as "flower of flowers". Ylang ylang is a tall tropical tree about
20meters (60 feet) high with large, tender, fragrant pink, mauve or yellow
flowers. The yellow heads are viewed
as being the best in terms of quality.
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Colour:
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Pale yellow to golden
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Aromatic Description:
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An intensely sweet, floral
fragrance that some describe as banana-like is distilled from these tropical
flowers.
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Strength of Aroma:
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Medium
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Blends well with:
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Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender,
Neroli, Rosewood and Sandalwood.
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Aromatic Note:
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Middle
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Consistency:
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Thin
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Common Uses:
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A strong sedative,
ylang-ylang can assist with problems such as high blood pressure, rapid
breathing and heartbeat, nervous conditions, as well as impotence and
frigidity. It also reduces muscle
spasms.
As a hair tonic, it
balances oil production.
The fragrance makes the
senses more acute and tempers depression, fear, jealousy, anger, and
frustration. It is also an
aphrodisiac, although high concentrations may produce headaches.
Spiritual practitioners
claim that the users of Ylang Ylang are those who have been drawn to the oil,
and who in turn, suit it.
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Therapeutic Actions:
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Antidepressant, antiseptic, aphrodisiac,
hypotensive, sedative.
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Works with the following Body Systems:
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Circulatory, Nervous, Reproductive,
Skin care
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Best form of Application:
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To skin - Massage,
compress, bath, ointment, skin care
Inhalation – direct
inhalation, diffuser, oil vaporiser
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Shelf life:
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Users can expect a shelf life of 6
Months to 2 Years with proper storage conditions (cool, out of direct
sunlight).
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Cautions:
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Ylang Ylang can cause sensitivity
on some people and excessive use of it may lead to headaches and nausea.
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History:
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In Indonesia, Ylang ylang flower
petals are strewn upon the bed of newlywed couples.
Ylang ylang was a popular ingredient of hair preparations in Europe and was known as Macassar oil. The word "anti-macassar"
originated from this, since an anti-maccasar was used to keep hair oil from
staining upholstered furniture.
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