Ylang Ylang #3 Organic Essential Oil
Active Ingredient: Germacrene-D: 19.5%, β-caryophyllene: 16.9%
Botanical Name: Cananga odorata
Plant Part: Flowers
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Origin: Madagascar
Description: Ylang-ylang Essential Oil is extracted from Cananga odorata – also known as flower of flowers. It is a tall tropical tree about 20meters (60 feet) high with large, tender, fragrant pink, mauve or yellow flowers. The yellow heads are viewed as being the best in terms of quality.
Color: Pale to golden yellow clear liquid.
Common Uses: Organic Ylang-ylang Essential Oil can assist with problems such as high blood pressure, rapid breathing and heartbeat, nervous conditions, as well as impotence and frigidity. Organic Ylang-ylang Essential Oil is best suited for use in the perfumery and skincare industries.
Consistency: Thin
Note: Base
Strength of Aroma: Medium
Blends well with: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender, Neroli, Rosewood, and Sandalwood.
Aromatic Scent: Organic Ylang-ylang Essential Oil has a sweet, exotic, floral scent that is one of the most sought after aromas.
History: In Indonesia, Ylang ylang flower petals are strewn upon the bed of newlywed couples. Ylang ylang was a popular ingredient of hair preparations in Europe and was known as Macassar oil. The word anti-macassar originated from this, since an anti-maccasar was used to keep hair oil from staining upholstered furniture.
