Ylang Ylang
Sacral · Swadhisthana · 417 Hz
Let the heart loosen. Let the breath open.
True to its Tagalog name, Ylang Ylang is the flower of flowers — the ultimate floral in our collection. Organic Cananga odorata, steam-distilled from the night-blooming flowers of Madagascar, where each bloom is hand-picked at dawn to capture its fullest oil. Sacral chakra at 417 Hz, the seat of sensuality and emotion. A little goes a long way — let the scent unfurl rather than crowd.
At a glance
| Botanical | Cananga odorata (Lam.) Hook.f. & Thomson |
|---|---|
| Plant part | Hand-picked night-blooming flowers |
| Origin | Madagascar (organic certified) |
| Extraction | Steam distillation |
| Note | Middle-base |
| Aroma | Heady, sweet, exotic, narcotic, floral |
Aromatherapy tradition
- Sensual, intimate moods — bedrooms, slow evenings
- Calm in moments of racing thought or quick breath
- Sacred wedding scent across Indonesian and Malagasy traditions
- Heart-opening blends paired with rose or jasmine
- A loosener — for shoulders held too long
Ritual use
- Diffusion — 2–4 drops only (very potent). 417 Hz. Slow breath.
- Massage — 1–2 drops within a 10-drop blend in 20 mL carrier
- Bath — 3–4 drops in 1 tbsp jojoba
Pairs well with
- Clary Sage — Sacral doubled · the deep evening blend
- Sweet Orange — bright Sacral · daytime variation
- Patchouli — Root and Sacral · the grounded sensual
- Geranium — Sacral to Heart · romantic opening
- Lavender — Sacral to Crown · settling sensuality into rest
Safety
- Max dilution (leave-on): 0.8% — EU regulation
- Not for children under 8
- Avoid if: low blood pressure (ylang ylang can be hypotensive)
- Naturally occurring allergens (must declare): Linalool (19%), Benzyl benzoate (9.2%), Benzyl salicylate (4%), Farnesol (4%), Geraniol (2.6%), Benzyl cinnamate (1%), Eugenol (0.5%), Isoeugenol (0.5%), Limonene (0.1%)
- External use only · Always dilute · Patch test 24 hours before broader use
Full technical specs (INCI · CAS · batch · PAO) available on request — every oil sourced with intention.