Ylang-Ylang
A captivating, sensual and zen flower
with many properties and virtues
To know the history of this flower, let’s immerse ourselves in the romantic universe worthy of a fairy tale.
The legend from the Philippines tells that a couple who wanted to have a child in vain finally had the happiness of seeing their wish excused thanks to divine intervention. They received a gift of a little girl whom they named “Ylang”. However, it was not a gratuitous act... It was strictly forbidden for anyone to touch the child..
As the years passed, Ylang had become a very beautiful young girl, very courted by men because in addition to being very beautiful, she was helpful and remarkably kind. Despite the many suitors, only one had won her heart, but it was an impossible love given the conditions imposed on her parents at the time of her birth. .
The young man for his part could only show his affection for the young girl by offering her gifts. This is how one day, he offered her a bouquet of flowers but upon grabbing the present, their hands touched and the young girl was immediately transformed into a tropical tree adorned with magnificent yellow flowers with a captivating scent. emerged. .
Since that day, overcome by pain, the young man has never stopped shouting her name..."Ylang-Ylang"... ..."... ... !
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It is therefore no coincidence that this essential oil is renowned for “titillating” our senses, with its natural, sensual and aphrodisiac fragrance.
Origin
Originally from Southeast Asia, and more mainly from the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia, the Ylang-Ylang flower is widely used in cosmetics and perfumery. It was in 1860 in Manila that a sailor, Albert Schwenger, carried out the distillation of Ylang-Ylang for the first time.
Botanical ID card:
Common name: Ylang-Ylang
Botanical name: Cananga odorata
Botanical family: Annonaceae
Distilled part: Flower
Chemical composition:
-Esters: Benzyl Acetate (10%), Geranyl Acetate (5%), Benzyl Benzoate (6%)
- Monoterpenols: Linalool (55%)
- Phenol Methyl Ethers (15%)
- Sesquiterpenes (70%): Alpha Farnesene, Alpha Humulene (27%), Beta Caryophyllene (18%), Germacrene
-Sesquiterpenols: Farnesol
*Depending on the type of fractions (distillation time) the chemothype is different
Bibliographic source: Lily BAYER and Dr Hervé STAUB, (2013) “In-depth treatise on Phyto and Aromatherapy”, Ed. Grancher.p.675. Dominique Baudoux, (2008) "Aromatherapy - Healing yourself with essential oils", Ed. Amyris, Douce Alternative. p.240
The flowers are yellow to pale green in star shape composed of long petals. Its intense, warm and powerful smell resembles that of Jasmine.
Physical therapeutic properties
- Gynecological antispasmodic
- Hypotensive, antiarrhythmic (palpitations, extrasystoles, hypertension)
- Dermatosis, skin parasitosis (scabies), general parasiticide
- Ortho and parasympathetic neuroregulator
- Aphrodisiac, sexual tonic, frigidity
-Toner for skin and scalp
Emotional therapeutic properties
-Balancing, nervous overwork, stress, nervousness, anger and irritability, hysteria, anxiety, fear, phobia, calming, relaxing, anxiolytic, soothing
- Emotional shock, in case of bereavement, feeling of loneliness; allows introverts to become extroverted
- Use in case of detoxification (addiction)
Image source: Laurence Baldou, Sophrologist
Contraindications
- Prohibited for pregnant and breastfeeding women
- Caution in hypotensive people
- For pure use, it may be irritating for autotopic skin (do a skin test)
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Recipe: Hair care
To tone the scalp and against hair loss
- Simply add 2 drops of Ylang Ylang essential oils to your shampoo, leave on for 5 minutes before rinsing properly.
Bibliographic source:
Dominique Baudoux, (2017). "Aromathérapie". Ed. Dunod.
Recipe: Anti-stress
In case of stress, anxiety or hypertension
-Mix 2 drops of Ylang-Ylang essential oils with 5 drops of vegetable oils and massage the solar plexus and the inside of the wrists and inhale deeply. .
- Breathe directly from the bottle
Recipe: Female Libido
Sexual fatigue, sensual massage
-2 drops of Ylang-Ylang essential oils mix with a cup of vegetable oil (apricot kernels or sweet almonds, etc.) and massage the lower back
*For a sensual and captivating atmosphere, do not hesitate to diffuse it (for a less powerful aroma, combine it with other essential oils 🤍
* This article is written for information purposes and is taken from scientific reference literature. However, it does not replace a medical consultation or diagnosis by a doctor..
Ylang-Ylang: a captivating, sensual and zen flower with many virtues and properties