Cananga odarata, commonly known as Ylang ylang, is a tropical tree that is used worldwide to create perfume. Pronounced “Ee-lang ee-lang”, this species is a favorite among essential oil enthusiasts due to its sweet floral fragrance. In traditional folk medicine it is used for stress, tension, circulatory issues, beautifying skin and hair. and also as an aphrodisiac. So what does scientific research have to say about this heavenly scented oil? Here are some of the ways that Ylang ylang is being studied right now.
