| Common name |
Ylang Ylang Complete |
| Botanical name |
Cananga odorata |
| Method of Extraction |
Steam distilled |
| Plant Part |
Flowers |
| Country of Origin |
Madagascar |
| Note |
Base |
| Appearance |
pale yellow slightly viscous liquid |
| Aroma |
intense sweet floral aroma |
| Major Constituents |
germacrene D, α-farnesene, benzyl acetate, linalool, p-cresyl methyl ether, β-caryophyllene, α-caryophyllene, benzyl benzoate, geranyl acetate |
| Properties |
calming, soothing, balancing |
| Traditional Uses |
stress, tension, hormonal issues, skin conditions |
| Blends well with |
bergamot, geranium, lavender, lemon |
| Cautions |
Use in moderation as excessive use may cause headaches or nausea. Moderate risk of skin sensitisation. Tisserand & Young (2014) recommend a maximum dermal limit of .8%. |
