Ylang Ylang
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Botanical Name |
Cananga odorata var. genuine |
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Family |
Annonaceae |
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Other Names |
Unona odorantissimum, flower of flowers, perfume tree |
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Description |
Evergreen tree up to 20m/66ft Brittle wood, shiny leaves. Pink, mauve or yellow flowers |
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Aroma |
Exotic |
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Native to |
Philippines, Java, Sumatra, Madagascar, Reunion |
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Actions |
Aphrodisiac, antidepressant, anti-infectious, antiseborrheic, antiseptic, euphoric, hypotensive, nervine, regulatory, sedative, stimulant, tonic |
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Extraction |
Water or steam distillation of flowers |
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Constituents |
Methyl benzoate, methyl salicylate, methyl para cretol, benzyl acetate, eugenol, geraniol, linalol, farnesol, eugenol, safrole, cadinene, pinene |
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Combines with |
Bergamot, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender, lemon, neroli, patchouli, rose, rosewood, sandalwood |
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Note |
Base |
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Skin |
Acne, insect repellent, oily skin |
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Circulatory, muscle joint |
High blood pressure, hyperpnoea, tachycardia |
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Nervous system |
Depression, frigidity, insomnia, nervous tension, stress |
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Other Uses |
Soaps, cosmetics |
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Other Notes |
The yellow flowers are considered the best for essential oil In Indonesia the flowers are spread on the beds of newly weds Ylang Ylang means flower of flowers Ylang ylang means flower of flowers which comes from the Malay “alang ilang” which refers to the flowers that flutter in the breeze |
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Caution |
Use in moderation |