Ylang Ylang – Complete

Botanical Name

Cananga odorata var genuina

Plant Family

Annonaceae

Country of Origin

Native to tropical Asia, with major producers being Madagascar, Reunion and the Comoro Islands

Common Method of Extraction

Steam Distilled

Plant Part Typically Used

Flowers

Color

Clear with a Yellow Tinge

Consistency

Medium

Perfumery Note

Middle/Base

Strength of Initial Aroma

Medium – Strong

Aromatic Description

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil scent is floral, sweet and slightly fruity and exotic.

Possible Substitute Oils

Goldenrod, petitgrain, neroli, helichrysum

Blends Well With

Bay laurel, bergamot, cajeput, cardamom, chamomile (German & Roman), clary sage, clove, copaiba, coriander, cypress, eucalyptus, geranium, ginger, juniper, lavender, melissa, neroli, orange, palmarosa, patchouli, rose, sandalwood, turmeric, vetiver

GRAS status

 

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil Uses

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Frigidity
• Hypertension
• Palpitations
• Stress

Sources: Valerie Ann Worwood, The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, 25th Anniversary Edition (Novato, CA: New World Library, 2016, 591. Neryls Purchon and Lora Cantele, Complete Aromatherapy & Essential Oils Handbook for Everyday Wellness (Toronto ON: Robert Rose, 2014), 61.

Major Constituents of Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

• (Depends on the distillation whether complete, extra, I, II, or III.)

  • Linalol
  • Farnesol
  • Geraniol
  • Geranial
  • Benzyl Acetate
  • Geranyl Acetate
  • Eugenol
  • Methyl Chavicol
  • Pinene
  • Beta-Caryophyllene
  • Farnasene

  Source: Shirley Price, The Aromatherapy Workbook (Hammersmith, London: Thorsons, 1993), 54-5.

Source: Julia Lawless, The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Updated Edition) (London: Harper Thorsons, 2014), 204-205.

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil Safety Information

Tisserand and Young indicate that Ylang Ylang Essential Oil may pose a moderate risk of skin sensitization and recommend dermal maximum of 0.8%. They caution to avoid use for those with hypersensitive/diseased/damaged skin and in children younger than 2. Reading Tisserand and Young’s full profile is recommended. [Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, Essential Oil Safety (Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014), 476-480.]

Can cause headaches and nausea if used in excess. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 104.]

Recommended Dilution Range

3%-33%; Neat for some conditions.

General Safety Information

Do not take essential oils internally nor apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Read, Birkat Natural’s, Guide to Diluting Essential Oils, for general dilution information. If you are currently experiencing pregnancy, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, have any other medical problem, or are otherwise under the care of a physician, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and be sure to first read the recommended dilution ratios for children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications. Carefully read Birkat Natural’s Essential Oil Safety Information page, before using any essential oil. For in-depth information on oil safety issues, read Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young.

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