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Properties:
Ylang-ylang essential oil has an exotic, sweet smell and is slenderly yellow in colour.

Origin:
It originated in Indonesia.

Extraction Method:
It is extracted from freshly picked flowers by the method of water distillation or steam distillation.

Chemical composition:
Linalool, geranyl acetate, caryophyllene, p-cresyl methyl ether, methyl benzoate, benzyl acetate, benzyl benzoate.

Therapeutic properties:
Antidepressant, antiseborrhoeic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, hypotensive, nervine and sedative.

Uses:
Ylang-ylang oil can help with:

1. Anxiety
2. Tension
3. Shock
4. Fear
5. Panic
6. Impotence and frigidity.
7. Rapid breathing and rapid heartbeat
8. High blood pressure
9. Intestinal infections
10. Hair growth

Precautions:

• It can cause sensitivity.
• If excessively used, can lead to headaches and nausea.

Blends well with:

Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender and Sandalwood.