Health Benefits:

Ylang ylang is a cooling oil that soothes the heart and acts as a natural calmative. Applied topically or diffused, ylang ylang essential oil supports cardiac health and balanced blood pressure. For skin purposes, ylang ylang is renowned as a natural regulator of sebum or skin oil and can be applied to equal effect on mature and youthful skin due to its balancing effect on both skin types. Likewise, it is specific for supporting relaxed facial muscles and can be diluted in a carrier oil or added to facial cream for this effect. Known to be stimulating to the scalp, it is often used to impart fuller, more luxurious hair and encourage growth. Ylang yang is a general tonic to the entire body.  

The emotional hallmark of ylang ylang is a gentle euphoria which can be used during premenstrual, perimenopausal or postpartum times to uplift emotions and soothe body and mind. It helps calm over-excited states and can be used to support grounding and stabilizing during experiences of fear, shock or trauma.

Ylang yang beautifully raises the spirit, relaxes mind and body, opens the heart and enhances euphoric sensual moods.  It inspires creativity, boosts self esteem and promotes peace, joy and inner trust.

How to Use:

Ylang Ylang can be applied topically (always diluted), as a compress, in the bath, through direct inhalation, or diffuser.

Blend several drops ylang ylang essential oil with a massage oil to help reduce the effects of daily stress.

For a luxurious facial massage that balances sebum production, blend a few drops into your favorite face cream and gently massage into neck and face, using small circular motion.

Add several drops ylang ylang to bath water for a calming and sensual aromatic bath experience.

Inhale several drops ylang ylang oil in direct palm inhalation or diffusion to calm, relax and rejuvenate.

Ylang ylang Oil Recipes:

Facial cream for combination skin: 3 drops ylang ylang, 3 drops geranium, 2 drops rosewood mixed into 1/2 oz. of your favorite facial moisturizer

More Information:

Ylang ylang oils are distilled in stages. The first part of the oil distilled is termed "extra," or "superior." It exhibits the most sweetness in the form of esters and is used primarily in perfume blending. Subsequent stages are labeled "1st," "2nd" and "3rd." For therapeutic use, aromatherapists often prefer to use ylang ylang "complete," which means that all stages of distillation are combined to produce a balanced, less sweet essential oil that has the fullest complement of therapeutic compounds. Natural perfumers often prefer the more heady and complex ylang ylang superior.

The wild ylang ylang tree has little to no scent. To obtain the divinely sweet scent of the flower of flowers, it must be constantly pruned and maintained. Like jasmine grandiflorum and rose essential oils, ylang ylang blossoms must be harvested in the early morning hours and immediately distilled for maximum aromatic benefit.

Safety Guidelines:

Ylang ylang is classed as non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing, however excessive use has been reported to lead to headaches and nausea. Do not take ylang ylang essential oil internally.

Aromatic Profile & Blending:

Aromatic Profile and Blending of Ylang Ylang Essential Oil:

Perfumery Note: Middle to base
Odor: Intensely sweet, tenacious, slightly fruity, tropical floral aroma, lighter than ylang ylang superior
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium to strong

Blends well with: citrus oils such as bergamot, grapefruit, sweet orange, and petitgrain or neroli-petitgrain; also lavender, sandalwood, and vetiver

Product Details:

Botanical Name: Cananga odorata
Family: Anonaceaes
Composition: 100% Pure Cananga odorata oil
Origin: Madagascar
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled
Cultivation/Harvesting: Organic
Plant Part: Flower
Color: Pale to rich yellow
Consistency: Thin to medium
Yield: 1.5-2%


Bottle Size: 15ml

Why Buy From Floracopeia:

Floracopeia was established to help preserve and promote the use of botanical medicines as solutions to the widespread ecological destruction taking place in the world, and the loss of medicinal plants on which traditional medical systems depend. We provide our customers with the highest quality essential oils and other botanical aromatic treasures through the promotion of ecological sustainability, organic agriculture, and agro-forestry projects.

Our products are acclaimed for their therapeutic-grade, high quality at affordable prices. We provide artisanal quality oils produced by small family-based distillers. We buy directly from farmers and distillers, thus supporting the local economies in which the plants are grown. We do not buy oils from the world-brokers. Floracopeia is founded with a strong medical orientation and is involved in a number of global eco-projects based in grass roots health care, spirituality, reforestation projects, and the preservation and restoration of ethno-botanical culture.