Ylang-Ylang oil is
extracted from Cananga
odorata var. genuina (Unona
odorantissimum) of the
Anonaceae family and is also
known as "flower of
flowers" and is from
the very first pressing - also
called 'complete'
or 'extra'.
A tall fast growing
tropical tree, growing up to
35 metres but usually kept at
around 3 metres when grown
as a commercial crop. It
produces a long and
penetrating taproot, and
flowers from the second
year. The flowers are
numerous, large, fragrant,
and pale yellow-green,
getting more fragrant and
yellow with age. Flowering is
often year round. Only the top
quality, yellows to orange
ripe flowers are used to
obtain Ylang extra.
This extremely fragrant
essential oil has a calming
effect on the mind and body
and is used in cases of
frigidity and impotence. It has
a wonderfully balancing and
stimulating effect on the skin,
to correct sebum production
and is also used to stimulate
hair growth.
Ylang-ylang oil is extracted
from the freshly picked
flowers by water or steam
distillation.
The first distillation is
called Ylang-ylang extra,
which is the top grade. An
absolute and concrete are
also produced by solvent
extraction.
There are three main
grades of Ylang Ylang, graded
depending on the length of
the distillation process. The
first is called extra, then three
more distillations called
grades 1, 2, 3 and complete.
Natural Touch Aromatherapy
Ylang Ylang Extra is the first
part of the distillation. The
charged still is run constantly;
in the beginning Extra and
one are taken, then two and
then three.
Latin Name:
Cananga odorata var.
genuina species. Top
grade, first distillate Ylang
oil. Ylang ylang extra
possesses a depth and
richness not matched by the
other distillates. Many higher
grades of Ylang Ylang are let
down with poorer grades
and careful analysis is
required to establish quality.
Ylang ylang extra has an
extremely deep, sweet, floral-
balsamic aroma.
An uplifting and
euphoric oil with exotic floral
notes that some people find
very sensual. Use in the
evening to promote a
peaceful night's sleep. It has
a Natural Touch
Aromatherapy's Ylang Ylang
has a long tradition of use in
skin care, especially for
teenage skin.
Ylang Ylang Extra Essential
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