EO#77 Ylang Ylang

The sweet, sensual scent of Ylang ylang es- sential oil melts away stress, tension and anxiety bringing you to a state of deep,peaceful calm. Ylang ylang has a long history of use in both the East and the West. In Indonesia, the petals of the flowers are scattered over the bed of newlywed couples on their wedding night. In the Philippines, healers have long used it in salves to treat insect bites, snake bites, cuts, burns and scrapes. There are many other uses for it throughout history.

The Ylang ylang tree can grow up to 65 ft. in height. The flowers of the tree do not start producing until the fifth year and produce about 45 pounds of flowers for the next 50 years. These flowers are used to make the oil. It takes approximately 50 pounds of flowers to make one pound of Ylang ylang essential oil. The oil is pro- duced by steam distillation. It is a pale yellow colored oil with and intense warm sweet, soft, flowery and somewhat musky aroma.

In the modern world of natural medicine, Ylang ylang oil may be helpful in treating insomnia, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), high blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, anxi- ety, nervous tension or depression. It is often suggested to be used as a natural aphrodisiac or sexual stimulant to help those with impotence or frigidity. Cosmetically it may balance the effects of over dry or oily skin and may help stimulate new hair growth.

Soothing Massage Oil

Ingredients:
4 drops of Ylang Ylang oil
4 drops of Sandalwood oil
4 drops of Sweet Orange oil
2 drops of Geranium oil
2 oz. of carrier oil of your choice (argan, sesame, jojoba, macadamia, coconut, sweet almond, grape- seed)

Directions:
In a dark glass bottle combine all of the ingredients together. Shake to mix well. Allow the mixture to blend together over a couple of days. Apply a small amount to the palm of your hands; about the size of a dime. Massage over the body.