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ylang ylang

Ylang Ylang (cananga odorata) is distilled from flowers from the genus of cananga odorata, which is indigenous to South East Asia, though most of the world's Ylang Ylang supply is produced in the Comoros Islands, Madagascar and Reunion Islands.

Energetically cool and moist, Ylang Ylang works to clear heat from the heart, where severe nervous tension leads to palpitations, hypertension and tachycardia. Calming the nervous system, this oil is also known for its ability to cool down states of restlessness and agitation, and helping to promote sleep. Ylang Ylang oil can also be effective for controlling epilepsy, especially when smelt before the onset of a seizure.

psychological benefits

The aphrodisiac power of this oil, with its ability to relax and uplift, is indicated for impotence and frigidity, and may be used by people in whom fear, anxiety and the urge to withdraw have subconsciously blocked their feelings of sexuality. Ylang Ylang helps to reunite our emotional and sensual natures, aspects that need to contain each other and blend.

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