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Louise
18th July 2020, 14:10
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Ylang Ylang

The name of this beautiful yellow flower means 'flower of flowers' and it seems it has earned this title over thousands of years through its use in folk medicine and skin creams. The oil which is steam or water distilled from the flowers is a popular choice for floral or oriental perfumes.


Key Actions:
Balancing, relaxing and sedating.


Benefits:
Circulation
It can help to lower blood pressure, reduce a fast heartbeat and reduce fast breathing.


Skin
Its balancing action helps to balance oily and dry skin and is perfect for use in treating acne and problem skin.


Emotions
Ylang ylang has a sedative and calming effect, helping to create a sense of relaxed wellbeing. It is useful for treating conditions such as anxiety, depression, palpitations, stress and panic.


Aphrodisiac
Helps to relax inhibitions and dispels stress, while at the same time being arousing.


Usage:
See 'Safe Use of Essential Oils (https://www.organicallypure.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?525-Safe-Use-of-Essential-Oils)' article

Bath, Massage, Diffusion or skin toner.

Blends well with: Grapefruit (https://www.organicallypure.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?591-Grapefruit-Citrus-Paradisi), Cedarwood (https://www.organicallypure.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?902-Cedarwood-Cedrus-atlantica), Bergamot (https://www.organicallypure.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?524-Bergamot-Citrus-Bergamia), Lemon (https://www.organicallypure.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?909-Lemon-Citrus-Limonum), Clary Sage, Jasmine (https://www.organicallypure.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?758-Jasmine-Jasmine-offcinale), Rose (https://www.organicallypure.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?916-Rose-Rosa-damascena-Rosa-centifolia&p=4954#post4954), Patchouli (https://www.organicallypure.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?915-Patchouli-Pogostemon-cablin), Vetiver (https://www.organicallypure.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?917-Vetiver-Chrysopogon-zizaniodes&p=4961#post4961) and Sandalwood.



Safety:
Powerful odour, use well diluted.

Joolz
20th July 2020, 09:30
I use this in my candles to give a relaxing aroma before bed

Holley
27th July 2020, 19:41
It is used in so many perfumes, I wasn’t aware of it aphrodisiac effects :sly:

Bumblebee
28th July 2020, 15:57
I love this fragrance and have found it is commonly used in candles and perfumes. It definitely has a calming effect.