Botanical Name: Cananga odorata
Country of Origin: Madagascar
Cultivation: Organic
Extraction Method: Certified Organic Steam distilled (1st Hour only; between 10-60 minutes)
Distillation Date: Apr 2021
Minimum Shelf Life: 5 years
Plant Part: Flower
Perfume Note: Middle/Base
Aroma: Exotic, intensely sweet and floral
Blends well with: Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cedarwood, Cinnamon Bark, Citronella Java, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Davana, Eucalyptus, Frangipani, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit Pink, Jasmine grand, Jasmine sambac, Kaffir Lime, Lavender, Lemongrass, Lemon, Lime, Lotus Pink, Lotus White, Orange Sweet, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Rose Otto, Rose Moroc, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Siam Wood (Pemou), Tangerine, Tuberose, Vetiver
Our Ylang Ylang Extra essential oil is distilled from fresh Cananga oderata flowers by our artisan distiller. Extra refers to the essential oil collected during the first hour. Extra is the sweetest, most floral aroma of all Ylang Ylang essential oils. Please see our Ylang Ylang III for detailed information about different Ylang Ylang fractions.
European therapists use Ylang Ylang essential oil for sexual dysfunction. The exquisite Extra can be diffused in an oil diffuser, by adding just a few drops to bath water, blended as a massage oil or cream, or in meditation blends.
Ylang Ylang Extra essential oil has aroma-therapeutic quality to lift depression because of the euphoric and uplifting aroma, is a good choice for soothing fear and anxiety making it an excellent choice for aiding situations of stress. This oil is calming to the skin as well as balancing so can be used for oily or dry skin in a variety of applications.
Ylang Ylang Extra has aphrodisiac qualities that work well in a sensual massage oil and sets that 'special mood' when used in an oil diffuser or diffuser.
Batch specific GC/MS analysis for this essential oil is available by clicking on the green tab above.
Aromatherapy use: acne, anxiety, depression, diabetes, fatigue, frigidity, hair loss, high blood pressure, hormonal imbalance, hypertension, impotence, infection, insect bites, insomnia, intestinal problems, palpitations, irritated, itchy or oily skin, scabs, anger management, stress, tachycardia
General use: Oil diffusers or diffusers, massage oil, natural perfume, bath oil, bath salt, bath and shower gels, spa treatment oils and creams, soap making, candle making
Contraindications: Non-toxic, non-irritant, a few cases of sensitization reported. Use in moderation, intense sweet floral scent, less is definitely more with Ylang Ylang Extra.