Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

May 4, 2011

Written by Traci

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Ylang ylang is indigenous to the Philippines and is one of my favorite essential oils.  It is a beautiful exotic plant with a deep, exotic floral aroma.  It’s botanical name is Cananga odorata.

Top Health Benefits of Ylang Ylang

• Excellent sleep aide
• Good for high blood pressure
• Great for anxiety
• Great aphrodisiac
• Good for dry, aging skin

Ylang Ylang Oil Uses

• Add 1 drop to your pillow or bedsheets ~ ylang ylang helps you fall asleep faster and more importantly, have a deeper more restful sleep.  I find a lot of men like ylang ylang for sleep too.
• Add 1 drop to your bedsheets to spice up the bedroom and encourage romance.
• Add 4 drops ylang ylang to 1 ounce of  your favorite face moisturizer.
• Put 1 drop ylang ylang on a cotton ball and inhale deeply to ease feelings of anxiety and panic.

We sell a beautiful Ylang Ylang Essential Oil.  It is from Comores,  a West African island nation.

Other recommended articles on Ylang ylang:
Aromaweb
More great info on ylang ylang

Have you used Ylang Ylang essential oil?  How do you encourage sleep?  What are some of your favorite essential oils?