Native to Southeastern Asia, Ylang Ylang is a tree grown for its yellow flowers.

The essential oil extracted from it is commonly used in perfumery.

Distilling the fresh flowers of Ylang-ylang enables extracting an essential oil in multiple fractions.

The process can take up to 20 hours.

The products of successive distillations results in an essence of varying densities: Extra-S, Extra, I, II and III.

The Extra Superior, Extra and I fractions are used in high-end perfumes.

The II and III fractions are used in cosmetics, soaps and for detergents.

Ylang Ylang has a sweet, fine and enveloping scent. Ylang ylang “Totum” or Complete” essential oil is the synergy of all distilled fractions combined.
Ylang Ylang Totum essential oil is used in aromatherapy to reduce nervousness and agitation as well as to help relieve Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS).

Posology

Topical (Adults): Mix 1 to 2 drops in 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) of vegetable oil; apply locally 3 times a day.

Inhalation (Nervous syst.): Add 4 to 12 drops to a bowl of steaming hot water or a diffuser. Inhale slowly for 5-10 minutes.

Usage

Ylang Ylang Totum essential oil is used in aromatherapy to reduce nervousness and agitation as well as to help relieve Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS).

Warning

FOR EXTERNAL AND OCCASIONAL USE ONLY.

DO NOT TAKE ORALLY.

DO NOT USE ESSENTIAL OILS UNDILUTED.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

If accidental ingestion occurs, seek urgent medical attention or contact a Poison Control Center.

Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; if this happens, rinse thoroughly with vegetable oil.

Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

If you have epilepsy, consult a health care practitioner prior to use.

Not for use on inflamed, broken, irritated or sensitive skin or if suffering from dermatitis.

May cause allergic reaction (e.g. skin rashes, irritation, dermatitis, irritation of the respiratory tract); in which case, discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner.

If nausea, dizziness, headache or allergic reactions occur, discontinue use.

Avoid exposing treated area to sunlight.

Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist.