Ylang ylang has been found in research to: boost mood, reduce depression, alleviate anxiety, lower blood pressure, decrease heart rate, stimulate oil production in the skin and on the scalp, repel flying insects and kill bug larvae.
Ylang ylang also has a history of use as a traditional, herbal treatment for conditions such as: stomach distress, rheumatism, gout, malaria, headache, pneumonia.
*Always dilute it. To use topically, add one drop of essential oil for each teaspoon of carrier oil.
*Use with water in an oil diffuser. Ylang ylang can also be inhaled as an aromatherapy treatment by using in a room diffuser.
Ylang ylang is poisonous to dogs and cats. Do not apply ylang ylang to your pet’s skin, paws, or coat, and make sure not to use it where your pet might lick or inhale it.
