YLANG YLANG ESSENTIAL OIL - save £1.40
It is from a tall tropical tree about 20 meters (60 feet) high with large, tender, fragrant pink, mauve or yellow flowers and is cultivated in Java, Sumatra, Reunion, Madagascar and the Comores. The name means 'flower of flowers'.
In Indonesia, the flower petals are strewn upon the bed on wedding nights.
The intoxicating perfume is believed to calm the nerves and lessen inhibition.
Ylang ylang is generally perceived as a warming, intoxicating oil. Yet the sensual quality is inseparable from ylang ylang’s ability to relax and uplift, aid sleep and instill a sense of wellbeing.
Ylang ylang’s sweet, full-bodied aroma has gained it a reputation as a sensual oil. If you and your partner enjoy the fragrance, you will instinctively relax. Whilst not aphrodisiac in itself, being relaxed increases your awareness of seductive surroundings and the attentions of a loving companion. If this captures your imagination, share one of these blends with your lover
BLENDS WELL WITH:
Lavender and Sandalwood
TO AID SLEEP TRY THE FOLLOWING:
· Inhale Ylang Ylang just before bed time to encourage deep and restful sleep.
· Add a few drops (no more!) to the bath to promote sound sleep
· Dilute and useas a massage oil to promote sound sleep
· Use with a burner or vaporisor.
- Blended massage oil or in the bath
Ylang ylang can also help treat and prevent stress-related high blood pressure, palpitations, rapid breathing, nervous conditions, as well as impotence and frigidity. It is also useful for premenstrual tension and depression.
OIL PROPERTIES
It has an exotic, sweet smell and is slightly yellow in color.
EXTRACTION
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.
It is classed as a non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing oil, yet could cause sensitivity have been reported and excessive use of it can lead to headaches and nausea.
£1.40 off! RRP £4.95
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