Focus on.....Ylang Ylang

Ylang Ylang is a large tree native to the far eastern countries like Malaysia, Philippines, and Indonesia. Its yellow flowers are strongly fragrant and have long trailing petals. The essential oil is made from these flowers, and is available in abundance, making it less expensive than some oils. It’s highly favoured for its fragrance in the perfume and cosmetics industries, and is also being used in the food industry today.

According to science, ylang-ylang essential oil is a mental stimulant. In contrast, the world of aromatherapy considers this oil one of the best at relaxing the mind and the body. Simply smelling it is supposed to help lower blood pressure.

Taking a bath with the oil or using it in a massage oil naturally enhances the relaxation experience. It’s used to relieve stress, depression, shock, or anxiety, though you need to be mindful of high concentrations, as it can cause headaches or nausea.

Ylang Ylang means the flower of flowers in Malay, and was traditionally thought of as an aphrodisiac and a relaxing fragrance, so the flowers of this tree were strewn on the marriage bed of a newly married couple in Indonesia. Muslim women used to burn this oil to scent their harems, the part of the palace reserved for women. In China, the fragrance was used to purify the robes of the mandarin. Ylang Ylang essential oil has been associated with perfumes and relaxation for a very long time.

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil is available in 10ml bottles at Serenity, for just £3.00.

For more information on how to use Ylang Ylang, pop by the shop, or call us on 01287 634880.

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