Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
Cananga odorata
Primary Components:
18.86%
trans-b-Caryophyllene
16.26%
Germacrene D
10.83%
(E,E)-a-Farnesene
5.7%
Benzyl benzoate
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Description
Aroma: Sensual, rich, floral
Note: Middle
Extraction: Steam Distilled
Part Used: Flower
Origin: Madagascar
Description
Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata). This powerfully fragrant oil can inspire feelings of contentment and calm. Unwinding to the lovely scent of ylang ylang can be the perfect way to ease into a quiet evening. This oil is great for all types of skin and hair and is a luxurious addition to a bath.
Health Benefits
- Aphrodisiac: This beloved oil creates an intimate atmosphere that inspires sensuality.
- Hair: Ylang Ylang is a common additive for hair care products to promote a healthy, thick, and luxurious mane.
- Fatigue: Energizing and uplifting aroma helps dispel fatigue and encourages vitality.
- Fragrant: Powerfully aromatic, this is a highly desirable addition for personal perfumes.
- Mood: Quiets emotions and instills contentment
Properties
Antidepressant
Antiseptic
Antispasmodic
Sedative
Tonic
Available Sizes & Bottle Styles
- Aromatherapy Style Bottles come in 2 ml, 5ml, 10ml, and 30ml sizes and are 100% pure & potent therapeutic grade essential oil.
- Our Ready-to-Go Roll-on Style Bottle comes in a 10ml size and is made of 100% pure & potent therapeutic grade essential oil expertly mixed with high quality carrier oil to make these roll-ons ready to use on-the-go with the ideal balance of aroma, potency & safety.
Suggested Uses
TOPICALLY:
Apply 1-2 diluted drops on area of concern, pulse points, abdomen, back
Add several drops to skin or skin care products
AROMATIC:
Add 8-10 drops to a diffuser
Add a drop to palms of hands, cover nose and mouth and inhale
Add to water in spray bottle to spritz in room or on linens
Inhale scent directly from bottle, or put a drop on tissue and inhale
INTERNALLY: (see internal use safety recommendations)
Dilute with carrier oil & add to cold or hot beverage to benefit body systems
Add 1-10 diluted drops to capsule
Safety
Hazards: Skin sensitization (moderate risk).
Cautions (dermal): Hypersensitive, diseased or damaged skin, children under 2 years of age.
Our Recommendations: If pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have liver or kidney disfunction, consult your health care practioner before use. Avoid eyes, mucous membranes, and sensitive skin. Keep out of reach of children.
If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (If it is not already diluted, dilute with a carrier oil).
Store in a covered or dark, airtight container in the refrigerator or cool area for longest shelf life.
GC/MS
Research
Analgesic
Some of the components, such as linalol, have pain relieving actions.
- Guimarães, A.G., Quintans, J.S.S. and Quintans-Júnior, L.J. (2013) Monoterpenes with analgesic activity – a systematic review. Phytotherapy Research 27, 1-15.
Anti-inflammatory
Some of the components, such as linalol, have anti-inflammatory actions.
- Guimarães, A.G., Quintans, J.S.S. and Quintans-Júnior, L.J. (2013) Monoterpenes with analgesic activity – a systematic review. Phytotherapy Research 27, 1-15.
Anxiolytic
It has also been shown that topical application can elicit feelings of relaxation and calmness.
- Hongratanaworakit, T. and Buchbauer, G. (2006) Relaxing effect of ylang ylang on humans after transdermal absorption. Phytotherapy Research 20, 9, 758-763.
Inhalation of a blend of Ylang Ylang, Bergamot and Lavender reduced psychological stress responses.
- Hwang, J.H. (2006) The effects of the inhalation method using essential oils on blood pressure and stress responses of clients with essential hypertension. Taehan Kanhoe Hakhoe Chi 36, 7, 1123-1134. Article in Korean. Available at http://www.ncbi.nim.nih.gov/pubmed/17211115
Moss et al. (2008) found that Ylang Ylang’s aroma significantly increased calmness, but decreased alertness and reaction times, and impaired memory and processing speed.
- Moss, M., Hewitt, S. and Moss, L. (2008) Modulation of cognitive performance and mood by aromas of peppermint and ylang ylang. International Journal of Neuroscience 118, 59-77.
CNS sedative
Ylang Ylang has a “harmonising” effect, where blood pressure and heart rate decrease but attentiveness and alertness increase. Hypotensive: Ylang Ylang can reduce blood pressure, including in patients with hypertension.
- Hongratanaworakit, T. and Buchbauer, G. (2004) Evaluation of the harmonizing effect of ylang ylang on humans after inhalation. Planta Medica 70, 7, 632-636.
Cooling
Mojay (1996) suggested that Ylang Ylang is cooling and dry.
- Mojay, G. (1996) Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit. London: Gaia Books.
Hypotensive
Ylang Ylang can reduce blood pressure, including in patients with hypertension.
- Hongratanaworakit, T. and Buchbauer, G. (2006) Relaxing effect of ylang ylang on humans after transdermal absorption. Phytotherapy Research 20, 9, 758-763.
Ylang Ylang can reduce blood pressure, including in patients with hypertension.
- Hwang, J.H. (2006) The effects of the inhalation method using essential oils on blood pressure and stress responses of clients with essential hypertension. Taehan Kanhoe Hakhoe Chi 36, 7, 1123-1134. Article in Korean. Available at http://www.ncbi.nim.nih.gov/pubmed/17211115
21 reviews for Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
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Nicole –
I love the smell of Ylang Ylang and Jasmine. Those are my two favorite single scents next to a great lavender. This product is sensual. Nothing is better than to smell like sweet flowers, especially in the spring and early summer. This is a must have to add to your essential oil supply. Mix it in your lotions, body oils, or DIY facial scrubs. You won’t be disappointed if you enjoy the sweet scent of spring flowers.
Michelle H. –
I have been wanting to try Ylang Ylang oil since I found out about it.This oils smells so wonderful. I just love it.You can never have too much of this oil.Its one of the oils you will use a lot to create roller bottle mixes and creams.I use in my diffuser as well.I love the oils that Davina offers.Great quality and the price is always reasonable. You get great quality products!
michelle hernandez –
I have been wanting to try Ylang Ylang oil since I found out about it.This oils smells so wonderful. I just love it.You can never have too much of this oil.Its one of the oils you will use a lot to create roller bottle mixes and creams.I use in my diffuser as well.I love the oils that Davina offers.Great quality and the price is always reasonable. You get great quality products!
Cp777 –
Great product.
Brandi B. –
This oil has a very powerful scent. Its super sweet and floral. Hard to explain exactly, but everything you would want from a quality ylang ylang. Its a really strong oil. No adulterated or diluted stuff here with davina.
Lynzee P. –
Smells so good!
Cindy S. –
I received my product extremely fast and packed well. I’m still using the product for my hair and skin and I can tell it’s high quality. I would definitely purchase this line again.
Online S. –
I love using YLANG YLANG in the diffuser to compliment various Essential Oils. This is a nice, strong Fragrance not only for my diffusing but in DIY Shea butter lotions as well.
Gdmbm76 –
Another great oil by Davina!!! These oils are wonderful. Ylang Ylang smells like it should, and a few drops go a long way. If you are looking for a quality essential oil you can’t go wrong with this brand!
Cindy Shewchuk –
I received my product extremely fast and packed well.
I’m still using the product for my hair and skin and I can tell it’s high quality.
I would definitely purchase this line again.
Online Shopper –
I love using YLANG YLANG in the diffuser to compliment various Essential Oils. This is a nice, strong Fragrance not only for my diffusing but in DIY Shea butter lotions as well.
brandi bolduc –
This oil has a very powerful scent. Its super sweet and floral. Hard to explain exactly, but everything you would want from a quality ylang ylang. Its a really strong oil. No adulterated or diluted stuff here with davina.
CP777 –
Great product.
gdmbm76 –
Another great oil by Davina!!! These oils are wonderful. Ylang Ylang smells like it should, and a few drops go a long way. If you are looking for a quality essential oil you can’t go wrong with this brand!
Lynzee P. –
Smells so good!
Zuli –
A wonderful and versatile scent. It’s no wonder that Ylang ylang has remained so popular for so long. It is an inspiring scent, romantic and relaxing. It’s great for blending in personal perfume oils, lotions, etc, and to create a content and heady atmosphere in the diffuser. Very floral pairs well with woods
Brenna H. –
I had been struggling to find an essential oil that would replace the artificial plug in scents in my home. I couldn’t find any that I liked enough or were strong enough to diffuse. I have one diffuser in the middle of the house. 10 drops of ylang ylang and the whole house smelled amazing within the hour! The smell reminds me of new flowers blooming in the springtime. I’m very pleased with this purchase.
Ana –
Loved the quality of this oil, my son loves it, he picked it and calls it bubble gum! very relaxing and mood lifter!
Vicki B. –
I’ve read a lot about this oil and I am anxious to try davinas
Nicole –
At the age of 53, I felt for the first time a mild hot flash. Being proactive as I am, I did some research regarding essential oils and hot flashes, and you guessed it, ylang ylang was listed as a remedy. So, I put 3 drops in a capsule and filled the rest with coconut oil and have not experienced a hot flash since. It’s been a month. I also read that Clary Sage and Star Anise are also great for such things. Since I prefer to wear my ylang ylang, I purchased both of the other oils and I will write a review in about two weeks.
Nicole –
I take a drop of diluted Ylang Ylang nightly for the purpose of staving off unwanted night sweats. I know it works because I decided to stop and test whether they came back. It took about a week, and the night sweats returned. Once I got Ylang Ylang back in my system, about 2 nights, they have stopped.