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MY
HEALTH
Ylang Ylang And The Sex Drive
Posted:
Jan 2010
Find out
the effects of Ylang Ylang on
your mind and body? Find out the
effects of Ylang Ylang on your
sexuality.
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Originally from the
Philippines, ylang ylang in
translation means "the
flower of flowers" or "the scent of all
scent." Ylang Ylang
Aroma is traditionally used
in aromatherapy to sharpen
the senses and the
alleviation of depression,
fear, anger and jealousy.
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Because of
these reasons,
as well as because the
reputation of aphrodisiac
in Indonesia
they use its flowers
to cover beds
of new wedding
couples.
Modern aroma
therapists
consider this scent very
balanced.
It
will send a
person with sleeping
problem quickly into the land of
dreams.
Science, on the other hand,
promotes the essential oil of
Ylang
Ylang as a mental
stimulant.
Can this oil have both
functions?
Of course it can.
Aromatic
Ylang
Ylang has a thousand
faces: it stimulates the human
mind on the one hand, while the
other relaxes.
Ylang Ylang is also used for
cosmetic purposes, and can be
mixed with coconut oil.
The
inhabitants of tropical regions
are using it to protect hair from
damage caused by salt water.
Ylang
Ylang
essential oil is a favorite
ingredient of perfumes and
cosmetics.
It is even
added in some beverages
and desserts.
Quality of ylang ylang essential
oils varies greatly, due to
climatic and botanical
diversity.
As a
result, on market appears
several commercial grades that
have different smells.
The smell of ylang ylang is very
sweet, intoxicating, floral and
slightly spicy.
Therapeutic properties of ylang
ylang are
elimination
of
depression, simulation of circulation, relieve
of
muscle spasms, lowering of blood
pressure,
relaxation of the nerves.
Ylang
Ylang is
one of the best
means to relax the
mind and body.
Even just sniffing can slightly
lower blood pressure.
To further enhance a relaxing
effect, you can add a few drops
into bath or use it as an addition
to the oil massage.
This is a magic oil that can help
with stress, anxiety or shock.
If used as a tonic for the hair,
this oil balances sebum
production.
Add about
6 drops to 30 milliliters
conditioner for hair.
Still,
be carefull, since Ylang ylang
in high concentrations can cause
headaches or nausea.
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