Ylang-Ylang

Perfume or incense1 tradition

overview

Ylang-ylang means 'flower of flowers' in Tagalog. Its heavy, sweet scent is scattered over the beds of newlyweds in Indonesia, and it is a modern favorite for love and desire.

Uses

Love
Desire
Calm and peace

ritual

Working with it

Add ylang-ylang to a love oil with rose, or a drop to a bath before a date.

⚠ Safety note for Ylang-Ylang

ingredient_profile

Botanical name: Cananga odorata
Planet: ♀︎ Venus
Kind: Essential oil
Element: Water
Works for: Love Sensuality Harmony
Forms: essential oilflowers
How to use: Anointing oilDiffuser or oil burnerRitual bath
Dilution: About 12 drops per ounce (30 ml) of carrier oil for skin. More on oils.

⚠ Safety

Can irritate skin. Dilute oils well in a carrier and patch-test before using on skin.
Toxic to pets. Harmful to cats, dogs, or horses. Keep it, and any oil made from it, out of their reach.

Receptive

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Where the traditions place it

Venus — Common practice