Softly sweet and warm Ylang Ylang has an intoxicating aroma (pronounced "eelang") with sensual overtones. Ylang Ylang in the Malayan language means "flower of the flowers."

The Ylang Ylang tree requires care from human hands for its warm, sweet fragrance to develop. Left wild in nature the blossoms of the Ylang Ylang tree have little or no scent.

Ylang Ylang trees must be given constant attention and require trimming every two months. The Ylang Ylang blossoms must be picked each fall. As with Jasmine and Rose the blossoms must be harvested early in the morning and immediately prepared for steam distillation.

Ylang Ylang is often distilled in what is called "fractions," or parts, meaning the distillation process is halted during different stages of distillation and the oils gathered are taken off. Then the distillation is continued.

As with all oils the quality of distillation varies among distillers, as well as crop conditions for that season, as well as the moment chosen for harvesting and distillation. The distiller's art for the production of exquisite oils is rare and reflected in the price of an oil.

At least three fractions of Ylang Ylang are collected during distillation. The first distillation is the lightest and considered the most ethereal fragrance and most often prized by perfumers.

The stages of distillation are determined according to principles not easily defined, but generally they are broken down by the production time it takes to distill each fraction.

There are the following categories: Ylang Ylang Extra (most expensive), Ylang Ylang I, II & III and Ylang Ylang Complete which is the full distillation of the oil without interruption into fractions, or parts.

Ylang Ylang is high in sequiterpenes. Ylang Ylang III, the last fraction collected during the last hours of distillation, is a slightly thicker, more earthy and less sweet oil, and is composed almost entirely of sesquiterpenes.

Ylang Ylang is effective for reducing emotional blockages in the heart region.

A distinctly feminine (yin) oil. Ylang Ylang is passionate and alive with feeling. When needing to integrate and heal shadow elements of the Divine Feminine. Ylang Ylang will activate the Divine Feminine's mysterious allure and capacity for living life fully.

Ylang Ylang is a healing oil for men needing to connect with and express the more feminine and intuitive side of their nature. Consider blending with Petitgrain, Bergamot or a Spice or Wood oil to weaken Ylang's intoxicating and sweet, floral essence.

Ylang Ylang has been traditionally used in beauty and skin care. Its plant hormones promote cellular regeneration. Its moisture balancing effect on the skin's natural sebum production, makes Ylang Ylang suitable for sensitive, oily, dry and mature skin types.

Ylang Ylang stimulates hair growth. May be a helpful treatment for split ends. Add a few drops to your favorite shampoo or conditioner.

BEAUTY OIL RECIPE: 1/2 oz of pure filtered jojoba oil (in dispensing bottle) add 2 drops Frankincense, 4 drops Ylang Ylang and 1 drop Carrot Seed. Blend ingredients together and allow them time to naturally synergize, minimum 1-3 hours.

FACIAL MASSAGE INSTRUCTIONS: Give yourself a relaxing facial massage with Beauty Oil. Dispense a small amount of oil on your finger tips. Start at your décolletage and make gentle circles with your finger tips, moving upward and covering your entire face, ending at your forehead and temples. Finish your relaxing facial massage with long, slow, even upward strokes beginning at your décolletage and moving upward to your forehead and temples. Allow the oils to saturate and nourish your facial skin cell tissue for up to one hour before rinsing thoroughly with a gentle cleanser. Or you may circle-drape a wet, hot hand towel over your face after your facial massage and rest for 10-15 minutes or until the towel cools.

One of the first essentials oils to consider when needing help for regulating and balancing the nervous system.

Deepens respiration for slower more rhythmic breathing. Helpful for panic!

Research studies indicate Ylang Ylang stimulates and balances the Central Nervous Systems and may helpful for alleviating depression.

Inhalation of Ylang Ylang is useful for dispelling fear and anxiety.

Ylang Ylang may help neutralize defensive coping strategies that can lead to violent forms of communication.

Ylang Ylang supports kidney and adrenal function and is good for weak knees and loss of bladder control.

Ylang Ylang synchronizes the Mind and Emotions and softens fixed opinions, mental attitudes and judgments.

Eases communications with others. Use Ylang Ylang to soothe tense situations.

Calms negative emotions generated by unsettled and confused mental states.

Ylang Ylang is known to effectively calm and quiet emotions of anger, frustration, jealousy and oversensitivity.

Stimulates feelings of Enjoyment and Self Confidence.

Ylang Ylang can be helpful when you need support to take decisive action.

Helpful for overcoming performance anxiety.  

In Ayurvedic Medicine, an ancient system of healing practiced in India, the sweet, warm aroma of Ylang Ylang helps to regulate and pacify both Vata and Pitta Doshas.

Symptoms of Vata imbalance are premenstrual syndrome, constipation, insomnia, restlessness, nervousness, anxiety and worry.

Symptoms of Pitta imbalance are high blood pressure, anger, frustration and emotional upsets, inability to go with the flow.

Recommend in a blend as an aromatic mist!

BLEND WITH: A good fixative Ylang Ylang blends well with Citrus oils, especially Bergamot or Petitgrain, Wood oils like Atlas Cedarwood, Himalayan Cedarwood, or Sandalwood, Spice oils like Cinnamon leaf and Clove, Frankincense, Vetiver.