Aphrodisiac? Is it magic? (Ylang Ylang)

Name: janharper

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Product:	Ylang Ylang
Date:	30/09/01 (124 review reads)
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Advantages: smells gorgeous

Disadvantages: made me go to sleep when I didn't want to!

The name of the Ylang Ylang tree comes from Malay word for flower. It is, literally translated, the flower of flowers. The scent of this flower is sweet and very strong. It is used primarily in the making of perfumes.

The essential oil is made from these flowers by steam distillation and has lots of different uses.

In Victorian England it was said to restore hair growth. (I doubt very much if that is the case!) Today it is used as an aditive to shampoo (just a couple of drops) to give your hair shine and vigour. So, I supose, the Victorians were on the right track.

In the east it has been used to treat typhus, malaria and other fevers. We don't tend to find those conditions much in UK (yet!) but you never know when might be glad that you read this opinion.

There has been much talk about the aphrodisiac effects of this essential oil. I've read several opinions on here that claim to have experienced these effects. (I did wonder why they were sitting writing opinions on here when they had unsheathed such a mighty weapon, but there you are.)

Personally speaking, I did notice some effect at bedtime. I ran a warm bath and added a couple of drops of this oil. I was asleep in no time time at all. Aphrodisiac? Hmm!

This oil is well know for its calming abilities. Use in a difuser or a warm bath to treat anxiety, insomnia, tension, anger and even depression. It relaxes the body and gives a pleasant sense of well being.

If you use this oil to treat insomnia a few drops in a difuser placed in the bedroom are very effective.

Use for a pleasant and sensual massage by mixing a couple of drops with a carrier oil and gently massaging before bedtime. This is very relaxing. Don't wipe, or wash the oil off afterwards, let it seep into your skin.

WARNING:
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Aromatherapy is not a substitute for qualified medical attention. If you have a health condition consult a doctor first
. No reputable aromatherapist will treat you if you haven't previously seen a doctor about existing health problems, and got his permission, if appropriate, for teatment.

Consult you doctor if you are breast feeding or pregnant before using any aromatherapy oil (just as a safe guard).

Never take this oil internally.

Don't use undiluted on the skin or use more than directed in the bath. You could get some nasty burns.

Keep away from children.

VERDICT:
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Gorgeous smell and very relaxing. It did help the muscle cramps that I get in my back (massage). As for the aphrodisiac properties, well, they didn't have any effect on me. There again, it's an essential oil, not a magic potion!

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