The ylang ylang oil is the product of ylang-ylang extract, a flower from a tropical tree. The ylang-ylang flower can come in shades of yellow, pink, and mauve. The yellow ylang-yang blooms are the ideal bunch when it comes to the extraction of the ylang ylang oil.
Although ylang-ylang is indigenous to the tropical parts of Asia, there are other ylang-ylang oils that come from the Comoro Islands. Madagascar is also a common source of ylang-ylang oil. The ylang ylang oil is a known for its various health benefits, aside from its wonderful and rich floral aroma. The sensual scent makes it a very effective aphrodisiac.
Ylang ylang oil is a very good aromatherapy agent because it effectively wards off depression and relieves anxiety and stress. The oil is one of the primary oils used in inducing feelings of happiness, hope, joy, and relaxation. This is even used in helping people that are battling depression and a nervous breakdown.
In traumatic situations, the oil can be sniffed by a person with rapid breathing and elevated heartbeat. Aside from uplifting the general mood of the person, ylang-ylang oil can also be used as an aphrodisiac. The sweet and sensuous scent is highly arousing and perfect for sexual intercourse.
There are different ways in which you can use ylang ylang oil. The most basic method is through inhalation. You need to mix a few drops of ylang-ylang oil with steaming hot water. Put a towel over your head and breathe the ylang-ylang infused steam for a few minutes.
Another method of using ylang ylang oil is through vaporization. This is a very popular method for people who find the scent too overpowering through steaming. Add a few drops of the oil to the diffuser. The diffuser disperses the scent of ylang-ylang across the room.
You can also spray the oil on blankets, pillowcases, linens, and towels as an alternative. Mix a few drops of the oil with distilled water and alcohol or vodka (for emulsification). Shake them well before spraying on the sheets (or around the room).
You can also use the ylang ylang oil on your body, either as bath oil or as massage oil. For bathing, you can add a few drops of oil to your bath water and a dispersant (preferably alcohol). For massaging purposes, mix 20 drops of ylang ylang oil to an ounce of oil base.