AMAZONIAN, YLANG YLANG

AMAZONIAN, YLANG YLANG (ESSENTIAL OIL)

Binomial Name: Cananga Odorata Ecuatoriana

Botanical Family: Annonaceae (Tropical trees and shrubs: Custard Apple)

Extraction Method/Origin: Steam distilled from flowers – Ecuador (Flowers are picked early in the morning to maximize oil yield. The highest quality oil is drawn from the first hour of distillation.)

Properties: Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Sedative.

Common Primary Uses: Calming, Crying, Hair loss, High blood pressure, Hyperpnea, Mental fatigue, Relaxing, Stress, Tension.

Historical Uses: Traditionally grown in Madagascar, Indonesia, and the philippines, Amazonian ylang ylang is a new variety of oil distilled from trees grown in the lush farmland of Ecuador.

Other Possible Uses: Amazonian ylang ylang may help harmonize and balance male – female energies. I may help with lowering blood pressure, rapid breathing, balancing equilibrium, frustration, balancing heart function, impotence, infection, intestinal problems, sex drive problems, shock, and skin problems.

Body System(s) Affected: Emotional balance, Cardio vascular and hormonal systems.

Aromatic Influence: It influences sexual energy and enhances relationships. It may help stimulate the adrenal glands. It is calming and relaxing and can help enhance alertness and attentiveness.

Characteristics: The fragrance of ylang-ylang is rich and deep with notes of rubber and custard, and bright with hints of jasmine and neroli. The essential oil of the flower is obtained through steam distillation of the flowers and separated into different grades (extra, 1, 2, or 3) according to when the distillates are obtained. The main aromatic components of ylang-ylang oil are benzyl acetate, linalool, p-cresyl methyl ether, and methyl benzoate, responsible for its characteristic odour.

Spiritual Uses: A popular oil used by spiritual healers, ylang-ylang is beneficial in releasing anger and eliminating negative feelings. It is said to help connect us to our heart while healing emotional traumas and connecting us with our sense of joy. This can allow you to release bottled up emotions and move on from traumas that have stunted or affected your life negatively.