Ylang-Ylang
also known as cananga is an evergreen tree native to Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines. Its flower is the major source of making
Ylang-Ylang
essential oil and perfume. Unlike other trees, growth of Ylang-ylang is very fast and has an approx height of 12 m.
Ylang-Ylang
essential oil is made from fresh flowers of Ylang-ylang tree under steam distillation process. It is valued in aromatherapy for its mind blowing aroma. The oil has a sweet, exotic and balsamic fragrance and varies in color from dark to slight yellow.
The diffusion of a few essential oils spreads a beautifully sweet, floral, fruity aroma that overpowers unpleasant odors in the surroundings and make a new environment. Each essential oil's distinctive essence is derived from distinct aromatic components. Following extraction, the aromatic compounds are mixed with a carrier oil to produce a finished product that is ready for use. The most popular application for essential oils is aromatherapy. Industries use essential oils to make aromatherapy blends and perfumes. With the increasing popularity of essential oils in India in the market owing to the abundant benefits they provide to the human body, it becomes important to know more about these magic oils.
Use & Benefits
• Essential oils are great and effective to keep insects away from the house.
• They are used as flavoring agents in various dishes as well as in the beverage industries.
• It is always advised to use essential oils topically only after diluting them with carrier oils.
• Essential oils are used in cooking industries as a preservative for the longer preservation of items.
• Essential oils such as chamomile, lavender, frankincense, and Helichrysum essential oils help soothe the dryness and make moisturizing.
