Elcarim Ylang Ylang Essential Oil (Cananga odorata)

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Primary Benefits :

• reduce depression
• alleviate anxiety
• lower blood pressure
• decrease heart rate
• stimulate oil production in the skin and on the scalp
• repel flying insects and kill bug larvae
• increase sexual desire and reduce sexual anxiety

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Method of extraction: Steam distillation

Scent :  Floral notes nuanced with aspects of creamy, balsamic and powdery custard, intoxicating jasmine, sweet, slightly pungent banana, light and bitter neroli and sensual, sugary honey.

Color: A colorless to yellowish orange, slightly viscous liquid with  a clean, woody, balsamic odor

Therapeutic properties: antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory, sediative

Methods of use : 

Bath :

Hot tubs - add 6-8 drops to the water and disperse it well with your hand. Essential oil are not water soluble and may leave a residue in or around your tub

Shower - add 1-5 drops, wash usual. Then drop the essential oil onto the washcloth or sponge and rub it briskly over the body as you continue to stand under the running water. Breath in the aromatic steam through your nose. Avoid face and the delicate membrances areas

Foot - add 5-8 drops in a bowl of water. Fill in a large bowl with warm water and add the essential oil, dispersing it well with your hand. Soak the feet for a maximum of 20 minutes. 

Diffuse: 

Depending on the size of the diffuser, it can be candle or ultrasonic.  Add the desire drops of essential oil onto to the dish or water tank and diffuse accordingly

Dilution : 

5 drops of essential oil to 10 drops of carrier oil this methods is used in case of acute infection, when high concentration of essential oil is required but where neat essential oil would not be appropriate. Simply apply to the affected area.

Lotion and cream, massage oil :

Add 10 drops to each 30ml unscented lotion or cream, apply directly

Precaution: No contraindication know.

Blend well with :  Bergamot, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lemon, Marjoram, Sandalwood, or Vetiver essential oils for diffusion.