Ylang Ylang

Common Name:   Ylang Ylang III

Botanical Name: Cananga odorata (Lam.) Hook.f. & Thomson

Synonyms: Cananga 

Family: Annonaceae

 

Chemical Composition includes:

Precautions / Contraindications:  

Do not use on or around children

Excessive use may cause headache and nausea

Caution with those who are hypersensitive, have diseased or damaged skin.

Moderate risk of skin sensitization

Non-Toxic

Non-Irritating

No contraindications known

GRAS

 

As with all essential oils, taking internally, ingesting or adding to food / beverages is not recommended and can cause harm. 

Keep all essential oils out of the reach of children, lids secured in a cool dark location. 

 

Actions commonly cited in aromatherapy:

The actions cited within this profile are not guaranteed in every situation; they are examples of what we can expect from each oil.  They are based on scientific analysis of each oils unique chemical composition and knowledge of the expected actions of those components, lab & clinical studies, historical & traditional uses, and firsthand & anecdotal experiences.

 

Antidepressant – increased self esteem, reduced inhibition

Antiepileptic activity – inhaled when aura of impending epileptic seizure is felt in conjunction with other modalities including hypnosis, and massage

Antiseptic

Aphrodisiac – Frigidity, PMS / mood swings

Hypotensive – decreased systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate/ 

Nervine

Sedative – blood pressure, over rapid breathing – shock, anxiety, anger   

 

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Mental & Emotional Actions commonly cited in aromatherapy

May inhibit sympathetic nervous stem while activating the parasympathetic nervous system

Calming, relaxing, regulating, deep systemic relaxant - during acute stages of nervous tension, anxiety, spasms, calming brain function, enhancing parasympathetic activity

Aphrodisiac – reduce anxiety / stress associated with sexual performance

Promotes emotional stability, acute depression with anxiety or anger, rage, frustration

Reduce irritability, moodiness, frustration, anger, emotional instability

 

Actions supported by clinical studies

Anxiolytic

Hypotensive

Sedative

 

Chakra: 

Sacral – Chakra of sexuality, creativity

Solar Plexus – promotes self confidence

Heart – Promotes love, acceptance

 

Cooling, clears heat from heart – nervous tension causing palpitations, hypertension, tachycardia

Regulates Qi, harmonises the Shen, spreads the Liver Qi / feelings of moodiness, anxiety, irritability, restlessness, insomnia

Affinity with wood and fire

Creates feelings of peace, dispels anger, - open to meditation, healing, spiritual intentions

Confidence to work through fears, recognize their value

Transform anger / become mindful of how you effect others

 

Myers Briggs:  ESFP

Very feminine oil, for those who do not let themselves live, hides femininity in dress & appearance, allow a gentler side, be less harsh towards themselves and others, nurture understanding and intuition

needs to reconnect with inner passion, fiery, passionate, exotic inner self

Increase radiance, confidence, passion, charisma, sensual

Friendly, witty, charming, talkative,

Value and nurture relationships, give generously without want for return

Spontaneous and fun, enjoy the good things in life

Enjoy having and audience, to applaud their achievements

Do not like being alone, like to entertain, lively and stimulating environment with like minded people

Firey passionate nature, sacrifice everything for love, fall in and out of love easily

Enjoy work that is aesthetic, exciting, physical, dealing with the public

Enthusiastic, high spirited, lots of energy

Can be dramatic, want their own way, may have temper tantrums when denied

 

Aromatic Note:   Base note

Oil & Aromatic Description: Yellowish liquid with a woody, seductive, sweet floral almost balsamic, woody aroma

Blends well with:  Bergamot, Sweet Orange, Sandalwood

Depression – Bergamot, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Sweet Orange, Patchouli, Sandalwood

Anxiety, frustration, irritation, nervousness, stress – Bergamot, Atlas Cedarwood, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Palmarosa, Petitgrain, Sweet Orange, Sandalwood 

 

Method of Extraction: Steam distillation / There are as many as 5 different grades of Ylang Ylang with Extra superior coming at during the first 30 minutes of distillation and Ylang Ylang III being collected after the 6^th hour until the end of the distillation process. 

Parts Used:  freshly picked flowers

Country of Origin: Madagascar

 

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As a Trained Aromatherapist, the services, recommendations and products offered by Robson Valley Aromatherapy are that of a complementary nature only and in no way replace medical advice or treatment of any other modality. I do not provide diagnostic services, make any curative claims, or prescribe medications. Clients are provided with information on how & why recommendations are made, appropriate methods of using essential oils, and encouraged to make educated decisions on the safe & effective use of essential oils. I do not recommend or support the use of essential oils internally.        

References:

Salvatore Battaglia – The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy – Volume 1 – Third edition  

Robert Tisserand, Rodney Young – Essential Oil Safety – Second Edition