ylang-ylang

[cananga odorata]

Description

There are two different types of ylang-ylang essential oil: extra and complete. Ylang-ylang extra is pale yellow and has an intense floral scent that can be soft and sweet. A yellowish oily liquid, ylang-ylang complete has a sweet floral scent with a balsamic, woody base note.

Plant Part

flower

Extraction

steam distillation

Aromatic Scent

exotic, floral, sweet, fruity

Primary Uses

anxiety, depression, frigidity, hypertension, palpitations, stress