I’ve chosen Ylang Ylang for sentimental reasons… It’s botanical name is Cananga odorata and is made from the unique looking flowers of this tree. It is an euphoric base note. Which makes it highly sought after by the fragrance industry. Much like the look of it’s flowers Ylang Ylang is in a class of it’s own with a very robust and distinctive aroma. It can easily overpower a blend and is best used very sparingly. This tree is native to the: Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia. It is also commonly grown in Madagascar, Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia and Comoros Islands.
Ylang Ylang’s chief components are benzyl acetate, benzyl benzoate, linalool, caryophyllene, geranyl acetate, methyl benzoate, p-cresyl methyl ether and Sesquiterpenes, which all contribute to its aroma and medicinal properties.
It is known to be: antiseptic, aphrodisiac, hypotensive, nervine, sedative, antiseptic as well as, antiseborrheic (prevents production of excessive sebum).
‘The Fragrant Mind’ by Valerie Ann Worwood suggests Ylang Ylang can be helpful in inducing many positive states including: Assertiveness, contentment, focus, joy, self-awareness, self- esteem, self-Image, sensual.
Here are some recommendations from ‘The Fragrant Mind’ for using Ylang Ylang to aid in the emotional healing of: coping with anger, shock induced amnesia, depression, doubt, irritability, rejection, self blame, stress, moodiness, impatience, fear of: failure, change, sexuality and love.
Ylang Ylang is very feminine, bold and passionate yet calming. It is sensuous, euphoric and unifying. Which is precisely why I chose it for my fragrance called Wish. It was blended with love and intention specifically for a friend who was dying from breast cancer. She has since passed but her memory will always live on. I like to wear it now to remind me of her true femininity in every sense of the word. Her grace. Her unwavering passion for living life to it’s fullest, appreciating every moment like a gift. Her strength, nurturing and generosity. I am grateful to have this scent connection to help me to channel these amazing traits.
Some other lovely ways to incorporate Ylang Ylang into your life could include:
- Adding a drop or two to epsom salts before adding them to you bath
- Giving yourself a steam facial with it
- Adding a drop to some fractionated coconut oil and massage into your scalp (it is great for sebum regulation). It is extremely important to use extra sparingly on your scalp as it is extremely porous.
- A drop or two into a dish of water and let it diffuse through the room. Experience it’s uplifting and calming effect.
- A drop mixed in a carrier dabbed over your heart to help with opening.
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