Ylang-ylang

Origin and characteristics of the ylang-ylang plant

Ylang-ylang is an evergreen tree that reaches a height of 40 meters, with a trunk up to 75 centimeters in diameter. The inflorescences of the tree are a brush with flowers located on a peduncle, the length of the flower is up to 7.5 centimeters. The flowers are yellow-green with six petals and a purple spot on the inside. Ylang-ylang blooms almost all year round. The flowers are collected at dawn, when they contain the maximum amount of essential oils and smell most intensely. Ylang-ylang oil is produced by steam distillation

The incomparable aroma of Ylang-Ylang flowers is used to create many world-famous perfumes. Ylang-Ylang aroma is also used in aromatherapy, cosmetology, in the production of fragrances for soap, cream and other products.

Ylang-Ylang Oil and Its Benefits

Ylang-Ylang oil is actively used in the perfume industry and aromatherapy. In aromatherapy, this aroma is used to relieve tension and stress, as well as to create a positive mood. It is indicated for depression, apathy, increased nervousness. Helps reduce high blood pressure, improve sleep. Helps eliminate headaches and impotence.

Ylang-ylang oil, due to its aroma, as well as its nutritional and protective properties, is included in skin and hair care products. In cosmetics, it normalizes the sebaceous glands, eliminates acne and other rashes, prevents premature aging of the skin, stimulates the formation of new epidermal cells. In hair care products, it restores hair structure and prevents hair loss. It is used as a remedy for insect and snake bites.

The main chemical components of Ylang-ylang essential oil are: linalool, geranyl acetate, germacrene-D, beta-caryophyllene, benzyl acetate, geraniol, methyl benzoate, farnesene, efgenol, benzyl benzoate, it also contains acids (formic, acetic, benzoic, valerianic) and other substances. These components give ylang ylang oil the following properties:

• Nerve calming, antidepressant, anxiolytic and energizing
• Anti-inflammatory and analgesic
• Antifungal, antiviral, antimicrobial, antibacterial
• De-swelling
• Insecticidal
• Antispasmodic
• Disinfectant
• Aromatherapeutic

Aromatherapy with oil ylang-ylang

Inhaling the aroma of ylang-ylang oil is good for insomnia, depression, apathy, nervous tension, and helps improve mood. This oil is also shown to be useful for diseases caused by nervous tension – asthma, stress, loss of strength, excessive sleepiness.

It was found that inhaling this aroma reduces blood pressure and stress hormone levels. One study compared the aroma of ylang-ylang and peppermint. It turned out that mint improves memory, and ylang-ylang calms the nerves, but at the same time reduces memory function and slows down the speed of information processing. Therefore, although ylang-ylang has a relaxing effect, it is better not to use it before exams.

Fungicidal and antibacterial properties

Geranyl acetate contained in ylang-ylang oil has antifungal and antimicrobial properties, which makes it an effective means of combating fungal infections. This oil is also used as an auxiliary medicine for dermatitis and eczema.

Thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, ylang-ylang essential oil helps eliminate acne and other skin rashes, stabilizes the secretion of the sebaceous glands, as a result of which dry skin becomes more moisturized, and oily skin loses its oily shine and becomes fresh and matte.

Anti-aging properties

Ylang-ylang is useful for facial skin. The use of this oil prevents premature aging of the skin, stimulates the growth of new epidermal cells, reduces the severity of wrinkles and pores. It normalizes the sebaceous glands, tightens pores, moisturizes dry skin, tones, smoothes wrinkles, prevents the appearance of new wrinkles, increases the elasticity and firmness of the skin.

Pain-relieving properties

Eliminates migraines, headaches, pain from colic and injuries. Facilitates breathing, normalizes the state of the bronchopulmonary system after inflammatory diseases, relieves smoker’s cough. Acting as an antispasmodic, eliminates cramps and pain. Reduces menstrual pain, normalizes the menstrual cycle, eases menopause

Normalizes blood pressure

Inhaling ylang-ylang oil vapors improves blood circulation, normalizes blood pressure and heart rate. It is useful to spray this oil 3 times a day for half an hour. Spot application of a mixture of ylang-ylang, lemon and lavender oils also has a good effect.

Benefits for hair

When adding ylang-ylang oil to shampoos, conditioners and masks, hair becomes smooth, shiny and manageable. For deep hair care, it is useful to mix ylang-ylang oil with coconut oil or jojoba oil.

Benefits for nails

Everyone wants to have beautiful and strong nails. Ylang-ylang oil helps strengthen nails. With regular rubbing of oil into the nail plate and cuticle, nails gain shine and strength, stop breaking and peeling.

Aphrodisiac

The aroma of ylang-ylang is a scent for a honeymoon and the beginning of sexual relations. Eliminates an inferiority complex, brings people together. Helps to overcome emerging conflict situations in the family, restores harmony in family life. Erotic stimulant that promotes sexual longevity

The pleasant aroma of ylang-ylang will please many. It has a wide range of uses, from a calming effect to a mood lifter. Experience these properties for yourself and find a new use for it. Create a unique composition by adding this oil to your favorite cream.

However, like any essential oil, ylang-ylang oil should only be used in diluted form. Due to the high concentration, it can cause skin irritation. As a rule, you need to adhere to the following ratio: 2 drops per 5 ml of a suitable base oil (for example, coconut, almond or jojoba oil)