Ylang Ylang - Magical & Medicinal Correspondence
MATERICA MAGICA
From Essential Oil Magic by Vervain Helsdottir :
Magical intentions: Love, lust, joy, peace, calming, creativity
Magical uses: love, lust, romance, uplifting, relaxing, healing, stimulating, loving, zest for life
From StarChild.co.uk :
perfect ingredient for aphrodisiac fragrances and magical perfumes to attune to the goddess of love. Its alluring scent awakens the body-mind and enhances sensory awareness. Ylang-Ylang resonates with the planetary energy of Venus/Aphrodite. Use for love magic, tantric yab-yum rituals, massage oils, love perfumes and room sprays.
MATERICA MAGICA
From Eden’s Garden :
Botanical Name: Cananga odorata
Variety: Ylang Ylang I
Origin: Madagascar
Method: Steam Distilled
Plant Part: Flowers
Note: Middle - Base
Family: Annonaceae
Blends Well With: Frankincense, and other resins; Rose, and other florals
Aroma: Rich, sweet, flowery, and Jasmine-like
Consistency: Thin
Color: Clear
Safety & Shelf life
Safety: Keep out of reach of children. If pregnant or under a doctor’s care, consult physician. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not use internally unless instructed by a licensed aromatherapist or physician.
OK For Kids: 2+
Kids Max Dilution: 0.8%
Adult Max Dilution: 0.8%
Shelf Life: 2-3 Years
Pet Safety: Essential oils are generally safe to diffuse around adult cats and dogs intermittently. Ensure the room you’re diffusing in is well-ventilated and that your pet can leave if desired. Discontinue use if you notice any adverse reaction. Avoid topical use and diffusing around young pets, small animals or pets with health problems.
Immerse yourself in the lavish, floral embrace of Edens Garden's Ylang Ylang essential oil, where every drop is a symphony of sweet and flowery notes that dance upon the senses. Revered for its comprehensive tonic benefits, this essential oil is a beacon of calm, offering solace to the mind and spirit. In the bustling rhythm of daily life, Ylang Ylang emerges as a natural escape, fostering an environment where creativity blooms, self-esteem soars, and an unmistakable peace and joy are cultivated from within.
Ylang Ylang, with its roots in the verdant landscapes of Ecuador and Madagascar, distills the essence of its flowers into an oil that enriches your wellness routine. Worshipped by skincare aficionados, this golden elixir weaves its magic in hair care formulations too, championing hair growth and scalp vitality. Its compatibility with other essential oils makes it versatile for crafting your custom massage blend, dialing up the romance, or simply unwinding after a long day.
Experience the simplicity of incorporating Ylang Ylang essential oil into your lifestyle. Enrich your favorite unscented lotion with a few drops for a skin-nourishing treat or whisk yourself away into relaxation with a few drops in your bath, combined with Jojoba oil and Epsom salts for a sanctuary at home. Edens Garden's promise of purity, quality, and affordability ensures that Ylang Ylang essential oil is not merely an indulgence but a staple in seeking a balanced and harmonious life. Embrace the luxuriousness of nature with Ylang Ylang and let it guide you gently towards a state of serene well-being.
What is Ylang Ylang essential oil good for?
A remarkable general tonic for the entire body, Ylang Ylang oil is often used in aromatherapy for its calming aroma. Often used to give a boost to dreary emotions, it can inspire creativity, improve self-worth and promote a real sense of peace, joy and inner trust. If you’re desiring more sensual or euphoric emotions, Ylang Ylang essential oil can help release romantic emotions as it relaxes the body. Ylang Ylang blends well with complementary essential oils to create a soothing massage oil. What’s more, Ylang Ylang offers several benefits toward hair and skincare.
What does Ylang Ylang essential oil smell like?
If you had a bottle of everything good and comforting in the world it might be a container of Ylang Ylang essential oil. Its exquisite aroma is flowery and sweet in a way that will delight your senses. Along with being rich, sweet, flowery, and Jasmine-like, its aroma has also been described as being reminiscent of overly ripe bananas. It blend well with citruses and woods such as Key Lime, Lemon, Yuzu and Sweet Orange along with Oud, Buddha Wood and Cedarwood. Only a few drops are needed to leave a big impact on a blend.
Can you ingest Ylang Ylang essential oil?
Essential oils are powerful, concentrated substances so a little goes a long way. Two of the most effective ways to use them is by way of inhalation and topical use. Ingesting Ylang Ylang essential oil is rarely necessary or recommended, no matter the brand. Ingestion can lead to adverse reactions such as medication contraindications, mucous membrane irritation, sensitization and nausea if done incorrectly. Therefore, if you wish to take essential oils internally, we strongly recommend consulting with a knowledgeable professional with experience in internal use.
How to apply Ylang Ylang essential oil?
There are a few ways to use Ylang Ylang essential oil to enjoy its full benefits effectively, including 1.) Dilute it to .8% by combining 4 drops of Ylang Ylang and 1 oz of carrier oil or unscented lotion. Apply it topically as a skin-nourishing moisturizer 2.) Create an on-the-go roll-on by adding 2 drops Ylang Ylang in a 10 ml roll-on, then top off with carrier oil. Apply to pulse points such as the neck and wrists.
How to use Ylang Ylang essential oil for face?
A remarkable general tonic for the entire body, Ylang Ylang oil is often used in aromatherapy for its calming aroma. And if you’re looking for a do-it-all skincare essential oil, Ylang Ylang is a powerhouse and a fabulous choice. Ylang Ylang is antioxidant-rich which works to deeply nourish skin while also regenerating healthy skin cells. It can be diluted by combining 4 drops Ylang Ylang and 1 oz carrier oil and applied to the face and neck as the last step in your skincare routine or before applying sunscreen. It can also be diluted to 1% and used directly on fine lines.
From ACHS Aromatherapy Curriculum :
Sources
Essential Oils Magic by Vervain Helsdottir
StarChild.co.uk
EdensGarden.com
ACHS Aromatherapy Curriculum
