Cananga odorata   Ylang Ylang      
PART USED: Essential oil of flower
ACTIONS OF VAPORISATION
1. Exotic.[1]
2. Relaxing.[1]
INDICATIONS- Known in the Philippines as the "flower of flowers"; these erotic blossoms are spread over the beds of island newlyweds to heighten their honeymoon and lull first night nerves.
1. Insect bites- dilute and apply.[1]
2. Used in massage oils. Also skin and facial oils- has a normalising action on over oily skin.[1]
3. Can add a few drops to shampoo or rinse to enliven hair.[1]
4. Stress- can use spritzer or vaporisation or direct inhalation from bottle.[1]
5. Insomnia- vaporisation.[1]
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Use with caution if suffering from low blood pressure. Excessive use may cause nausea and headaches.[1]
PREPARATIONS
Vaporisation.
Combined in massage, skin and facial oils.
This oil is a Middle to Base Note.[1]

ORIGIN: Tropics.
DESCRIPTION: Exotic tree.
References
[1] Sunspirit Aromatherapy. Sunspirit Oils Pty Ltd. A Ti-Tree Place. Byron Bay NSW 2481. www.sunspirit.com.au.
Images
1. en.wikipedia.org by Forest & Kim Starr CC BY 3.0
2. en.wikipedia.org by Ks.mini CC BY-SA 3.0