Monday, August 22, 2016

Ylang- Ylang & Health Benefits: By Kali MacArthur

Latin Name: Cananga Odorata

Common Name: Ylang-Ylang


                                                    About Ylang- Ylang

Ylang - Ylang  is a type of flower that is originated in Madagascar that has a sweet & floral smell that is mild & not so strong in smell. Ylang- Ylang essential oil is one of my favorite oils because, its light & mild. Ylang- Ylang can significantly decrease your blood pressure of skin temperature. In medicine ylang- ylang oil has been used as an antidepressant in cases of depression & nervousness as well as used for reducing the blood pressure in the case of hypertension. Studies have shown that people who use Ylang- Ylang essential oil had judged themselves as more calm & relaxed more in the second use more than the first use. People who used ylang- ylang did have a significant decrease in blood pressure, since blood pressure is determined by the activity of the sympathetic branch of the ANS, a decrease of blood pressure shows a decrease of sympathetic tone that decreases physiological arousal. Individuals who used ylan-ylang rated themselves more calm & more relaxed than people who did not use ylang- ylang. When you inhale ylang- ylang oil in a diffuser it may be characterized by the concept of harmonious rather than a relaxation oil, on the other hand ylang- ylang can represent a relaxing effect & provide some evidence for the usage of ylang- ylang oil in medicines such as causing a reduction of blood pressure or for the relief of depression & stress in humans. Ylang- Ylang was also well valued in perfume.  The Transdermal absorption of Ylang- ylang oil was reduced the level of arousal for the autonomic nervous system & led to deactivation at the behavioral level. The likely relaxing effect of Ylang- ylang oil is to provide some evidence of the usage of Ylang- ylang in causing relief for depression & stress.



                                The Health Benefits of Ylang- Ylang

1. Ylang-Ylang provides relief from stress, anger, expression & anxiety.

2.Ylang- Ylang is an effective remedy for seborrhea.

3. It prevents wounds from infections & speeds up the healing process.

4. It strengthens the nervous system.

5.It helps maintain a healthy skin.

6. Ylang- Ylang helps to lower blood pressure.



                             Ylang- Ylang & Caution

1. Ylang- Ylang can cause nausea & headaches when taken in to many amounts.

2.It may cause sensitivity when taken in excessive amounts of it.

3.It may cause irritation to the skin when its not diluted.



                                             Conclusions

Ylang- Ylang has a beautiful smell that is light & not so strong when you are not using it too much. Ylang- ylang can make you calm & relaxed when you put it in an essential oil diffuser, it can help you get into a deep sleep for people who suffer from insomnia & ADHD people. Ylang- ylang is a great anger & stress relief oil that can calm you down significantly & reduce your anger. This oil must be used for people who have anger management issues.

Reference: http://www.researchgate.net/publications/6976588

http://www.pubmed.com

http://www.organicfacts.net

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