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This page contains information on ylang-ylang and how it is used as a herb in alternative herbal treatments to treat ailments and problems. It is used to boost sensuality and an aphrodisiac, reduce skin irritations and stabilize mood swings.
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Although we believe in the therapeutic and healing properties of herbs, care must be taken in the use thereof, as they are powerful compounds.
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Cananga |
Genus and specie |
Cananga odorata / Canangium odorata |
Ilang-ilang and Macassar oil.
This evergreen tree has intensely fragrant flowers, followed by green fruits.
The flowers and essential oil are used.
It is an antiseptic, sedative herb, which helps to reduce fever, blood pressure and tension, as well as some aphrodisiac properties.
It contains monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, eugenol and safrole. The essential oil contains linalool, geranyl acetate, caryophyllene, p-cresyl methyl ether, methyl benzoate, benzyl acetate, benzyl benzoate and other sesquiterpenes.
- Internal use
- Internally, this herb is used to reduce fevers and to reduce the symptomatic manifestation of malaria.
- External use
- Externally it is mostly used in aromatherapy, but has good properties to fight skin irritations, boils, and an all-over boost of sensuality.
- Aromatherapy and essential oil use
- When balancing the mind, relaxing the nervous system and getting you ready to really live, Ylang-ylang is without par.
- It is useful in regulating breathing and heart beat, as well as lowering high blood pressure and is also used to treat frigidity and impotence.
- On the other hand it helps with balancing hormones, PMS and general mood swings.
- It can be used on all skin types, as it balances sebum production and has a toning and stimulating effect on the skin. It is great for treating skin irritation and boils.
- Furthermore it is used on the scalp to promote hair growth.
- The therapeutic properties of ylang-ylang oil are antidepressant, antiseborrhoeic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, hypotensive, nervine and sedative.
Most people tolerate Ylang-ylang oil well, but care must be taken that the fragrance is not overpowering, which could cause headaches.
In some rare cases skin sensitization may occur.
To promote the interest and use of herbs and natural complementary health alternatives, we have included information on the following herbs.
Please note - although we discuss a wide variety of herbs, not all of them are used or sold by us.
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