YLANG -YLANG

Canananga odorata syn. Canangium odoratum (Annonaceae) HISTORY AND USES Ylang-ylang is native to Indonesia and the Philippines. The flowers are a traditional adornment in the Far East. Their scent is thought to have aphrodisiac qualities. The flowers and essential oil are sedative and antiseptic. The oil has a soothing effect, and its main therapeutic uses are to slow an excessively fast heart rate and to lower blood pressure. With its reputation as an aphrodisiac, ylang-ylang may be helpful in treating impotence. MAIN PROPERTIES: Antiseptic, aromatic, regulates blood pressure