Ylang Ylang

Ylang Ylang Extra (Cananga odorada var. genuina) essential oil is the first fraction in the distillation of ylang ylang and is the type most highly prized by perfumers as well as by many aromatherapists. It has the highest percentage of esters – constituents that contribute to the calming and relaxing effects of many essential oils – of any type of Ylang Ylang essential oil.

Therapeutic Quality Essential Oil steam distilled from the flowers. In the Malay language, “ylang ylang” means “flower of flowers” and the beautiful ylang ylang blossoms produce a sweet, ethereal, floral aroma that is hard to beat. There is a traditional custom in SE Asia of placing these fragrant blossoms on  the beds of newlyweds so that their aroma will help arouse and enhance the couple’s passions.