Latin name: Cananga OdorataPart of the plant used: FlowersSource: CamoresExtraction method: steam distillationYlang Ylang means "flower of flowers" and has been used for centuries in tropical regions of Asia, including the Philippines, Indonesia and the the Polynesian islands. The flowers were and still are traditionally used in Indonesia to decorate the bed of newly married couples on their wedding night due to their uplifting and aphrodisiac qualities. Ylang Ylang is renowned for its mood-enhancing, sedative, anti-depressant, beautifying properties and aphrodisiacs. It is beneficial for the immune system, the cardiovascular system and the endocrine system. It relaxes the body while freeing the mind from negative emotions. Ylang ylang essential oil is also used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, improve mood, and boost libido. Additionally, ylang ylang essential oil is said to act as a natural insect repellent, promote wound healing, and diminish the appearance of scars when applied to the skin.