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Ylang-Ylang Cananga odorata Botanical Classification ylang ylang Family Cananga Genus and specie Cananga odorata / Canangium odorata Other names Ilang-ilang and Macassar oil. Description of the herb ylang ylang kruie-produkte-ageless-herbal-products This evergreen tree has intensely fragrant flowers, followed by green fruits. Parts used The flowers and essential oil are used. Properties It is an antiseptic, sedative herb, which helps to reduce fever, blood pressure and tension, as well as some aphrodisiac properties. It contains monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, eugenol and safrole. The essential oil contains linalool, geranyl acetate, caryophyllene, p-cresyl methyl ether, methyl benzoate, benzyl acetate, benzyl benzoate and other sesquiterpenes. Therapeutic uses skin irritations Internal use Internally, this herb is used to reduce fevers and to reduce the symptomatic manifestation of malaria. External use Externally it is mostly used in aromatherapy, but has good properties to fight skin irritations, boils, and an all-over boost of sensuality. Aromatherapy and essential oil use When balancing the mind, relaxing the nervous system and getting you ready to really live, Ylang-ylang is without par. It is useful in regulating breathing and heart beat, as well as lowering high blood pressure and is also used to treat frigidity and impotence. On the other hand it helps with balancing hormones, PMS and general mood swings. It can be used on all skin types, as it balances sebum production and has a toning and stimulating effect on the skin. It is great for treating skin irritation and boils. Furthermore it is used on the scalp to promote hair growth. The therapeutic properties of ylang-ylang oil are antidepressant, antiseborrhoeic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, hypotensive, nervine and sedative. ylang-ylang-oil Safety precautions and warnings mood swings Most people tolerate Ylang-ylang oil well, but care must be taken that the fragrance is not overpowering, which could cause headaches. In some rare cases skin sensitization may occur. |
