Ylang Ylang
Cananga Odorata

Plant Origin: Madagascar
Extraction Method: a "complete" steam distillation from flowers
Key Constituents:
Germacrene D 15-20%
alpha Farnesene 8-12%
Benzyl Acetate 9-15%
Linalool 6-10%
Methyl Paracresol 5-9%
Isoeugenol 3-5%
Cinnamyl acetate 3-5%

Properties and Uses:
Ylang Ylang essential oil has been shown to be anti-spasmodic, vasodilating, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-parasitic and regulates heart beat. Commonly used for cardiac arrhythmia, cardiac issues, anxiety, hypertension, depression, hair loss, intestinal issues.

Application:
Topical: Apply 2-4 drops on location as desired. Dilution may be necessary.

Inhalation: Directly inhale or diffuse

Internal: Suitable to take as a dietary supplement.

Testimony
1. Ylang Ylang consistently controls my blood pressure. As an example, I took my BP and it was 146/90. I applied Ylang Ylang to my forearms. Thirty minutes later my BP was 110/60. I have to reapply every 3 hours, but this is working very well. - V.W.

Heritage Essential Oil blends with Ylang Ylang:
Balance
Circulation
Citrus Quench
Evening Peace
Focus
Freshen Spray
Grateful
Hair Renew
Heaven's Scent
Helichrysum Blend
Mother's
Mountain Top
Peaceful
Serenity
Sleepy Time Spray
Sunshine
Tender Skin
White Shield

Ylang Ylang Distillation Information
gleaned from notes written by Dr. Robert Pappas, expert essential oil chemist
Ylang Ylang is collected in fractions, from a single distillation. The distiller monitors the specific gravity of the oil as it comes off the still. The lightest oil comes off first and is collected within a narrow, specific gravity range, and this oil is called "extra" and is regarded as the finest Ylang Ylang for perfumery since it has the highest levels of the floral oxides and esters. Once the specific gravity goes higher than acceptable for "extra," the distiller then begins collecting the oil in a new container, and this next oil is called Ylang Ylang I and has a specific gravity range defining it as well. As the oil continues to come over, it gets thicker and less floral as the specific gravity increases. The next specific gravity range would correspond to Ylang Ylang II, followed finally by Ylang Ylang III, which is the least floral, most earthy smelling and heaviest fraction because it is almost all sesquiterpenes at this point and has almost no floral components left in it. Ylang III is also the least expensive grade, and each grade above it gets successively more expensive. If the producer proportionally combines all of the fractions, this is sold as the Ylang Ylang complete oil, but a true complete should really be just one collection of all the oil in a single container during the entire distillation process rather than recombining the oil. A true complete Ylang Ylang is the one most important for therapeutic use because it is the whole oil.

Caution: Use sparingly if you have low blood pressure.

Safety:
Avoid eye contact. In case of accidental contact, put a few drops of any pure vegetable oil in the eye. Water will not adequately dilute the oil. We’ve never known this to cause permanent injury or long-term discomfort, but if you feel concerned, please call your doctor if necessary.