What is Cananga good for?
Cananga is used for balancing both oily and dry skin and to soothe itchy bites. It can be sensitising so use in very low amounts. Cananga is helpful to ease nervous tension, and has a mood elevating effect. It is suggested to help balance blood pressure during times of stress and anger. Cananga essential oil can effectively address various skin concerns, such as acne and eczema, as it helps to regulate sebum production, making it suitable for individuals with both oily and dry skin types. It can also enhance skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.Cananga oil comes from the flower of the Cananga odorata forma macrophylla plant. It is used as an ingredient in foods and as a fragrance in cosmetics. There isn’t enough reliable information to know how cananga oil might work as a medicine.Commonly referred to as ylang-ylang or cananga oil, the essential oil extract of Cananga odorata has an intoxicating floral aroma, characteristic of neroli, jasmine, tuberose, fruit, vanilla, and others. The scent is rich and deep but also bright and sweet.
What does Cananga smell like?
Commonly referred to as ylang-ylang or cananga oil, the essential oil extract of Cananga odorata has an intoxicating floral aroma, characteristic of neroli, jasmine, tuberose, fruit, vanilla, and others. The scent is rich and deep but also bright and sweet. Ylang-ylang oil can cause mild to moderate contact dermatitis in some people, particularly in those who are exposed to larger amounts in aromatherapy settings.Ylang ylang can be mixed with a carrier oil (such as jojoba or almond oil) and used for dry skin care and massage. It can also be rubbed on the scalp to promote oil production and reduce dryness. Since ylang ylang is irritating for some people, always do a patch test first and wait 24 hours before using.Ylang-ylang lowers the dopamine levels in the brain and ‘ups’ the levels of serotonin. Some essential oils reduce anxiety and depression reliably without side effects associated with many prescribed pharmaceuticals and are more effective.Choosing ylang-ylang as an essential oil for male arousal is about personal taste. It is sultry, sweet, and aphrodisiac, but some men may find it too feminine.
What is the English name for Cananga?
Cananga odorata, commonly known as Ylang-ylang in English, belongs to the Annonaceae or custard-apple family, and is well-known for its fragrant flowers. In Malay, it is known as Kenanga or Kenanga hutan. The English names of C. Cananga, and cadmia.
Who should not use ylang ylang?
It might cause an allergic reaction in some people. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Ylang ylang oil is commonly used as a flavoring in foods. But there isn’t enough reliable information to know if it is safe to use in larger amount as medicine when pregnant or breast-feeding. Ylang ylang contains several allergens. One of these is isoeugenol, which can be irritating to the skin. As with any essential oil, do not apply straight (neat) ylang ylang oil to skin. All essential oils should be mixed with a carrier oil and patch-tested before using on a large area of the body, face, or scalp.