What is Ylang-Ylang?
Ylang-Ylang (Cananga Odorata) oil comes from the flower petals of the large, tropical Ylang-Ylang tree grown in areas of the South-East Asia.

What does it smell like?
Its heavenly! It is also spelt Ilang-Ilang and often called perfume tree. The name means “flowers of flowers”. A beautiful fragrant, with a heavy, sweet, slightly fruity floral scent. Did you know it is one of the main notes in most of the popular fragrances today like Chanel No. 5 and Joy Perfume.

Ylang-Ylang: The flowers of flowers are known for its Miraculous Properties. For hydration, to fortify and to shine. It can help reduce scalp inflammation, to clean and unclog the scalp due to its antimicrobial properties and lastly to reduce oxidative stress and cellular ageing in the scalp due to its antioxidant nature. The aroma soothes the nervous system, gives a sense of serenity, enhances energy and increases self-confidence.

It is also commonly desired to be used in aromatherapy. Ylang-Ylang possess one of the essential components known as, Linalool which is found to have stress reducing properties..

According to a study published in 2008 by International Journal of Neuroscience, Ylang-Ylang consists of a certain aroma which upon inhaling can help in increasing the calmness level. The research also found that the stress relieving component in Ylang-Ylang, Linalool acts as an antidepressant. Other than that, Ylang-Ylang has also been found for:

• Boosting Mood
• Lowering Blood Pressure
• Reduced Depression
• Decreasing Heart Rate

In history, Ylang-Ylang has also been used as a herbal treatment such as curing Malaria, headache, Pneumonia and stomach problems.

Ylang-Ylang proves itself to be beneficial that helps in giving a soothing effect, lowers blood pressure and even helps in gaining relaxation such as in a condition of headache. It is known as the King in Hydration and used as a main ingredient in Ylang-Ylang Infused Advanced Hair Growth Oil by Hydra Hair.