04/11/2025
I love Ylang Ylang - who else ??
I’m currently selling my car which is proving quite stressful, so I’m taking this as a sign I need more ylang ylang at the moment for the calm focus ♥️🙏❤️
Ylang ylang & alpha brain waves.
A single breath can change the way the mind moves.
Ylang ylang essential oil (Cananga odorata) has a lush, velvety aroma that soothes the senses, inviting the brain into a quieter rhythm. In several small human studies, simply inhaling the oil lowered heart rate and blood pressure, gentle markers that the body was shifting into a calmer state. Researchers also noted a reduction in measured stress levels and an increase in alpha brain waves—the same waves that rise when we slip into rest, meditation, or creative flow (Tan et al., 2015).
Ylang ylang is an amazing essential oil for sleep. But unlike heavier relaxants, ylang ylang doesn’t pull you into drowsiness. Instead, it softens tension while keeping your awareness active. The heart rate slows. The mind steadies. Thoughts untangle. There’s space to breathe again. This is an excellent aromatherapy oil if you have racing thoughts that won’t let you sleep.
Try diffusing ylang ylang while you journal, meditate, or wind down at day’s end. A simple inhale may be enough to guide your body toward ease and your mind toward peace.
Save this post to explore the quiet power of ylang ylang when you need a reset.
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Ylang ylang essential oil has a very strong floral aroma. Too many drops can shift from soothing into overwhelming (sometimes even leading to a headache). We suggest only using 1 or 2 drops at a time—in your aromatherapy diffuser, inhaler, or in a 1 fl oz (30 ml) topical blend.
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Tan, L. T., Lee, L. H., Yin, W. F., Chan, C. K., Abdul Kadir, H., Chan, K. G., & Goh, B. H. (2015). Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, and Bioactivities of Cananga odorata (Ylang-Ylang). Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
