Emotionally, Ylang Ylang Essential Oil is heralded for being helpful with stress and anxiety. It's also used in cases of depression or when trying to cope with anger. You can use Ylang Ylang Oil in blends intended to focus upon happiness, gratitude and celebrating blessings. Ylang Ylang is also considered an aphrodiasic.
Topically, Ylang Ylang Oil has been praised for helping combat acne and oily skin. It may help with alopecia (hair loss).
Botanical Name
Cananga odorata var genuina
Common Method of Extraction
Steam Distilled
Plant Part Typically Used
Flowers
Color
Clear with a Yellow Tinge
Consistency
Medium
Perfumery Note
Middle/Base
Strength of Initial Aroma
Medium - Strong
Aromatic Description
Fresh, floral, sweet, slightly fruity, fragrant yet delicate.
Possible Uses
Anxiety, depression, frigidity, hypertension, palpitations, stress, oily skin, aprodiasic
Blends Well With                                   
Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Citronella Java, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Eucalyptus, Frangipani, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemongrass, Lime, Lotus Pink, Lotus White, Oange, Patchouli, Rose, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Tangerine.