Where does ylang-ylang essential oil come from?
Ylang-ylang, also called ‘the flower of flowers’ is a tropical tree that can reach 25 to 30 meters in height. It is native to Madagascar, Reunion Island and the Comoros. Ylang-ylang belongs to the Annonaceae family. It grows in the form of bushes with bright green, evergreen leaves and yellow flowers that persist throughout the year. The latter have a penetrating and spicy smell reminiscent of narcissus and jasmine.
Ylang-ylang essential oil is made from the water distillation of the fresh flowers, for 12 to 20 hours. 50 kilos of Ylang-ylang flowers are needed to make one kilo of essential oil.
“Ylang-ylang essential oil is yellow in color verging on orange blossom. It evokes jasmine, but above all the islandssays Oriane Jurado, naturopath. Its fragrance is powerful, floral, bewitching. It is often used in perfumery. Its heady and sensual notes call for a return to the body and letting go. Ylang-ylang essential oil invites you to return to your feelings, to reconnect with the present moment. »
What are the benefits of Ylang-ylang essential oil?
The virtues of the essential oil of Ylang-ylang are mainly five in number.
The properties of Ylang-ylang
Oriane Jurado, naturopath lists the different properties of Ylang-ylang essential oil:
• She is rebalancing the nervous system and fight against stress, anxiety.
• It’s a sexual tonic and an aphrodisiac.
• She is cardio-regulatory to reduce the risk of hypertension.
• In cosmetics, it is used for hair careespecially for dull or weakened hair.
• She is antispasmodic and muscle relaxant.
According to the case, Ylang-ylang essential oil can be used in inhalation directly in the bottle, diffusionor by dermal.
“Ylang-ylang essential oil regulates sebum secretion for oily scalps and dry scalps, explains the naturopath. It calms itching, restores shine and stimulates hair growth. »
The right use : “Add a drop of Ylang-ylang essential oil to the dose of shampoorecommends Oriane Jurado or, for even more radiant hair, the dosage is 5 drops of ylang-ylang essential oil mixed in a tablespoon of coconut vegetable oil. Apply to all of the previously wet hair, and leave on for 15 to 30 minutes before washing the hair with your usual shampoo. »
“Ylang-ylang essential oil supports libido in both men and women, explains Oriane Jurado. It encourages letting go. »
The right use : The naturopath advises “For a duo massage, here is the dosage to achieve: dilute 5 drops of Ylang-ylang essential oil in a teaspoon of neutral vegetable oil such as jojoba, apricot, macadamia, sesame or hazelnut, then rub the lower back, before massaging the whole body, taking care to avoid mucous membranes. » Aphrodisiac effect guaranteed!
“Ylang-ylang essential oil regulates the heartbeat and thus fights against hypertension, tachycardia or extrasystole”details the naturopath.
The right use : the dosage is a drop of essential oil of Ylang-ylang to deposit inside the wrist. Then bring your wrist to your nose and take deep breaths.
The use of Ylang-ylang essential oil against hypertension is only an adjunct to medical treatment instituted by the attending physician.
Ylang-ylang essential oil has many virtues at the level of the nervous system. She is reassuring and soothing and can help during an anxiety attack for example. “Ylang-ylang essential oil relieves mental ruminations. It reduces muscle tension and calms spasms of nervous origin. It regulates heart palpitations related to stress, an anxiety attack »details the naturopath.
The right use : “The dosage is as follows: dilute one to three drops of Ylang-ylang essential oil in a teaspoon of vegetable oil and apply to the inner face of the wrists or the solar plexus before taking a few long, deep breaths. in conscience”explains Oriane Jurado.
Another possibility to relax, use it in diffusion for a maximum of 15 minutes: “One to two drops of Ylang-ylang essential oil in synergy with another essential oil such as Lavender, Frankincense, Mandarin for about ten drops in total, are enough to escape and relax”confirms the naturopath.
What are the contraindications to the use of ylang-ylang essential oil?
“It is not recommended for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers, as well as for children under 7 years old”warns the naturopath.
It is also essential to carry out, before any use, a test 48 hours in advance at the crook of the elbow. “Ylang-ylang essential oil can be allergenic on fragile skin, hence the importance of diluting it well to 10-20% before any dermal application”recalls Oriane Jurado.
Its smell being heady and very sweet, it can cause migraines or nausea in sensitive people. “When diffusing, it is therefore recommended to use it in very small quantities and to combine it with other essential oils with which it goes very well, such as those of lavender, patchouli, citrus fruits or sandal »advises the naturopath.
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