Escentia - Ylang Ylang Organic Essential Oil 11ML

Organic Ylang-Ylang essential oil Botanical (and family): Cananga odorata var. genuina. Family Annonaceae. Distribution: Indonesia, Philippines, Madagascar and Comores. Description of plant: A small tropical tree with pink, mauve or yellow fragrant flowers. The finer oil is taken from the yellow blooms.

Extraction: Water or steam distillation from the freshly picked flowers. Charactersitics: A yellowish oily liquid of sweet-floral and balsamic-woody odour, with a tenacious and very sweet, balsamic undertone. MIDDLE TO BASE NOTE Odour effects: Exotic, heady, relaxing. Cautions: Excessive use may lead to headaches and nausea.

Main chemical constituents: Methyl benzoate, benzyl acetate, benzyl benzoate, geranyl acetate - 15% Beta-caryophyllene, cadinene, farnesene, germacrene, humulene - 40% Pinenes - 1% Farnesol, geraniol, linalool, benzyl alcohol - 20% Methyl Eugenol, eugenol, safrole, p-cresyl-methyl ether - 10% Properties and indications: MIND: Regulates adrenaline flow and relaxes nervous system, resulting in a feeling of joy.

Could ease feelings of anger, shock and fear. BODY: Hormonal balancer, and a tonic to the womb. Antidepressant and aphrodisiac qualities are well known. Useful with rapid breathing and rapid heartbeat and could reduce blood pressure. SKIN: Has a balancing action on sebum, so is effective for dry and oily skins.

Has a tonic and stimulating effect on the scalp. Other uses: Extensively used in soaps, cosmetics and perfumes, also for fixative qualities. Used as a flavour ingredient in alcoholic and soft drinks. Blends well with: Bergamot, Citronella, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Melissa, Neroli, Orange, Patchouli, Rose, Rosewood, Sandalwood.