Ingredients
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil (Cananga odorata)
100% Pure and Unadulterated
Certified Kosher and Parve

Synonyms
Ylang Ylang Extra Oil, Flower of Flowers Oil, Cananga odorata var genuina, Unona odorantissimum

Family
Annonaceae

Part Used
Flowers

Method of Extraction
Steam distillation, Water distillation

Note
Middle

Dosage Forms
Pure-Li Natural Ylang Ylang Oil is certified Kosher and Parve, and is packaged in convenient 10ml, 30ml amber glass bottles with dropper caps to control dispensing

Actions
aphrodisiac, antidepressant, anti-infectious, antiseborrhoeic, antiseptic, euphoric, hypotensive, nervine, regulator, nervous sedative, circulatory stimulant, tonic

Internal Indications
frigidity, hypertension, intestinal infections, lung trouble, tachycardia, impotence, purulent secretions

External Indications
acne, insect bites, irritated skin, oily skin

Aromatheraputic Indications
frigidity, impotence, depression, insomnia, nervous tension, stress

Aromatheraputic Actions
romantic, alluring, exotic, sensual, euphoric

Contraindications
Use with care if suffering from low blood pressure. Excessive use may cause nausea.

Therapeutic Indications
Ylang Ylang is a tall tropical tree that can reach 20 meters in height with large tender fragrant flowers. The flowers can be pink, mauve or yellow. The yellow flowers are considered best for the extraction of the essential oil. The aroma is sweet, floral, exotic and heavy. This tree is native to tropical Asia, especially Indonesia and the Philippines. The oil is produced mainly by Madagascar, Reunion and the Comoro Islands.

Ylang ylang oil is distilled from the early morning, fresh-picked flowers of the cananga tree. The distillation process is interrupted at various points and the oil accumulated is removed. The first oil to be drawn off is the highest quality and is graded "extra." Ylang ylang extra has an intense floral, sweet, jasmine-like, almost narcotic aroma. Pure-Li Natural Ylang Ylang Oil is the finest grade Ylang Ylang Oil.

Known in the Philippines and Indonesia as the 'flower of flowers', these erotic blossoms are spread over the beds of island newly-weds to heighten their honeymoon and lull first-night nerves. The Molucca Islands make it into an ointment with cucuma flowers and coconut oil for cosmetic and hair care, skin problems and to prevent fever and fight infections. In the Victorian age the oil was used as a hair treatment. Due to its stimulating effect on the scalp it encouraged hair growth. It was also used to sooth insect bites and believed to have an effect on the cardiac and respiratory systems.

Therapeutically it is used for acne, hair growth, hair rinses, insect bites, irritated and oily skin, and general skin care. It is also used for high blood pressure, abnormally fast breathing, depression, insomnia; nervous tension and stress-related disorders.

Commercially, it is used as a fragrance ingredient and fixative for soaps, cosmetics and perfumes. It is a flavouring ingredient mainly in alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, fruit flavours and desserts.

Storage
Ylang Ylang oil should be stored in a cool, dry area until it is used. Once opened, refrigeration and tightly closing the cap will prolong its shelf life.

Usage
Stress: Ylang Ylang's intoxicating, exotic scent relaxes stressful states into luxurious relaxation, transforms the bath and a massages with a massage oil into a scented, sensual event.
Insect Bites: Ylang Ylang brings relief to insect bites; dilute in a carrier oil or cream and apply to the bite.

Oily Skin: In a skin, facial oil or facial cream Ylang Ylang has a normalizing action on an over-oily skin.

Digestion: For temporary relief of digestive discomfort and flatulence; massage the stomach in a clockwise direction with a Ylang Ylang massage oil. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice.

Hair Care: A few drops added to your shampoo or rinse water encourages healthy hair growth and balances oily hair.

Anxiety & Stress: Ylang Ylang has been credited as a great rescue remedy in times of mild anxiety, drama and extreme levels of stress; use in a vapouriser, spray, or inhale directly.

Insomnia: For the relief of insomnia use Ylang Ylang in a vapouriser.

Blends With
Geranium oil, Patchouli oil, Sandalwood oil

Complimentary Therapies
Proper nutrition is vital to good health. Drink plenty of water (at least 8 glasses daily) and juice instead of coffee, tea or sodas. Try to avoid synthetic ingredients, highly concentrated in prepared or packaged foods, and take a well-balanced multivitamin and mineral supplement.