Uses of YlangYlang essential oil
Scientific name: Cananga odorata
Alias: Perfume tree
Main origin: Madagascar, Comoros Island
Extraction method: Ylang Ylang essential oil is extracted from flowers by fractional distillation to obtain a light yellow liquid. Its oil yield is 1~3%, that is, 100 kg of flowers can extract 1~3 kg of essential oil. Due to the use of circulating water distillation, Ylang Ylang essential oil does not produce pure dew.
Unique distillation process：The extraction method of Ylang Ylang essential oil is extremely special in aromatherapy, using staged steam distillation:
Extra Ylang (Extra): distilled for 25 minutes, rich in esters, and the sweetest smell.
First: distilled for 1 hour.
Second: distilled for 2 hours.
Third: distilled for 8 hours, the main component is sesquiterpenes, and the fragrance is lighter.
Complete Ylang-ylang (Complete): A mixture of four fractionation products, rich in odor and the most comprehensive therapeutic effect.
Main chemical components
Main components: The components are quite complex, including Geranium oleoresin (17%), Benzyl acetate (12-13%), P-tolyl methyl ether (10%), Benzyl benzoate (5-10%), L-linalool (10%), α-Acacia ene (5-15%), Geraniol acetate (5-15%), β-eugenol, Cinnamyl acetate, Benzyl salicylate and many other trace components.
Differences in Ylang-ylang types and effects
Extra Ylang-ylang (Extra): Relaxation, pain relief, suitable for skin care.
Complete Ylang-ylang (Complete): Anti-allergic, antipruritic, promotes wound healing.
Third Ylang-ylang (Third): The aroma is weaker and is mostly used for industrial perfumery.
Core Efficacy and Uses
1. Psychological and Emotional Regulation:
Anti-depression, boosting spirits; relieving stress, anxiety, tension; aphrodisiac effect, helping to release repression
Anti-stress formula: complete ylang-ylang + real lavender + bergamot
Usage: incense, bath or massage after 5% dilution.
2. Body Care:
Lowering blood pressure, anti-spasmodic; balancing hormones, regulating the immune system; improving palpitations, hyperthyroidism
Dysmenorrhea Relief Formula: 5 drops of clove buds + 15 drops of Roman chamomile + 10 drops of complete ylang-ylang + 15 drops of real lavender + 50ml of jojoba oil
Usage: Apply to the abdomen, buttocks and lower back during dysmenorrhea.
Palpitation Relief Formula: Complete ylang-ylang + sweet marjoram (mixed in 1:1 or 1:2)
Usage: pure oil inhalation or diffusion, or diluted and applied to the shoulders, neck and chest. Pay attention to the concentration of ylang-ylang when fumigating. Excessive use may cause headaches, nausea and regurgitation.
3. Skin and hair care
On the skin: balance sebum secretion, suitable for oily, dry and combination skin; inhibit melanin production, improve dullness and spots; promote cell regeneration, anti-aging
On the hair: improve dry hair and stimulate scalp health
Dry hair care oil (3%): 3 drops of complete ylang-ylang + 3 drops of geranium + 3 drops of sandalwood + 3 drops of frankincense + 20ml jojoba oil
Usage: Massage the scalp before going to bed and wash it off the next morning.
Oily skin formula (3%): 2 drops of complete ylang-ylang + 3 drops of geranium + 2 drops of real lavender + 2 drops of sandalwood + 5ml jojoba oil + 10ml grapeseed oil
Usage: After cleansing in the morning and evening, use it after the hydrosol toner and before the lotion cream. It is recommended to use 2~3 drops each time, or adjust the amount as appropriate according to the degree of skin absorption.
