Organic Ylang Ylang Essential Oil 10 ml

INCI / LATIN / TYPE: Cananga odorata Country of origin: Madagascar Shelf life: 5 years Extraction: Steam distillation  Uses: Ylang oil is rich and thick and has a very strong odor.  Skincare: Ylang oil has a balancing effect on the skin, good for oily skin and also good for dry skin. Ylang oil has the natural aroma chemical called Linalool. Studies show that Linalool has anti-inflammatory actions (Guimarães et al. 2013).  Research shows that Ylang oil has been used to lower blood pressure and can be used in blends up to 5%, although it is very strong and can overpower the blend. (Hongratanaworakit and Buchbauer 2004 and 2006, Hwang 2006).  Reference:  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. Hongratanaworakit, T. and Buchbauer, G. (2004) Evaluation of the harmonizing effect of Ylang Ylang on humans after inhalation. Planta Medica 70, 7, 632-636. Blends with: Lavender,