The properties and uses of this amazing tropical flower oil include being a sedative, an antidepressant, a nervous system tonic, reliever of depression, anxiety, tension, irritability and stress-related insomnia.
For skin, Ylang ylang essential oil usescan help to re-balance sebum production in oily skin, acne, and regulate both dry and greasy scalps. Ylang ylang is also known for calming irritated skin, including bites and stings.
One of its more famous qualities is that of being an aphrodisiac. It has been used for treating sexual problems, helping the circulatory system, and generally re-balancing body functions. Traditionally, in Indonesia, the ylang ylang flowers were spread throughout the honeymoon suite.
Ylang ylang is also known for its ability to assist in the cases of shock, panic or rage, by reducing blood pressure, slowing down the breathing and heart rate.
Ylang ylang can be added to any essential oil blend in order to gain some additional synergistic properties. Below is a recipe for an essential oil blend to add to your bath water to help you relax.
Relaxation blend:
3 drops ylang ylang
2 drops rosewood
3 drop of lavenderNote that Ylang ylang is a medium priced essential oil and you can find it in natural soaps. But there is also a chemical copy fragrance oil, so check the label to ensure you are getting the real thing.
Fragrance oils are not the same as essential oils, more here . . .
You could always blend Ylang ylang essential oil uses with the therapuetic coconut oil for even more benefits