Description of the herb ylang ylang This evergreen tree has intensely fragrant flowers, followed by green fruits.
Parts used
The flowers and essential oil are used.
Properties
It is an antiseptic, sedative herb, which helps to reduce fever, blood pressure and tension, as well as some aphrodisiac properties.
It contains monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, eugenol and safrole. The essential oil contains linalool, geranyl acetate, caryophyllene, p-cresyl methyl ether, methyl benzoate, benzyl acetate, benzyl benzoate and other sesquiterpenes.
Therapeutic uses
Internal use
Internally, this herb is used to reduce fevers and to reduce the symptomatic manifestation of malaria.
External use
Externally it is mostly used in aromatherapy, but has good properties to fight skin irritations, boils, and an all-over boost of sensuality.
Aromatherapy and essential oil use
When balancing the mind, relaxing the nervous system and getting you ready to really live, Ylang-ylang is without par.
It is useful in regulating breathing and heart beat, as well as lowering high blood pressure and is also used to treat frigidity and impotence.
On the other hand it helps with balancing hormones, PMS and general mood swings.
It can be used on all skin types, as it balances sebum production and has a toning and stimulating effect on the skin. It is great for treating skin irritation and boils.
Furthermore it is used on the scalp to promote hair growth.
The therapeutic properties of ylang-ylang oil are antidepressant, antiseborrhoeic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, hypotensive, nervine and sedative
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