Ylang-Ylang

Ylang-Ylang is the oil I consider to be my hidden gem. It has a lovely, flowery scent that just screams femininity. In my family, where I am the only female in a crowded house of four boys and my husband, I crave femininity!

This oil does not have great medicinal benefits. It is purely and unabashedly an oil for mental health. I use it for depression, insomnia, for my mature skin and, yes, as an aphrodisiac. It induces a wonderful state of well being and slight euphoria. Though this oil is not expensive, it needs to be used in small amounts: too much can cause nausea.

Top Ten uses for this oil:

1. Aphrodisiac. I am blushing to admit this, but it is true!

2. Skin Care. This is a great addition to any “mature” skin care system, but is also good for oily skin. It has a soothing effect

3. Antidepressant. In a diffuser or spray, this oil can impart a sense of well being

4. Stomach ache. As an addition to a stomachache remedy

5. Perfume. It smells heavenly

6. As a sleep aid

7. Anxiety. It can aid calming a fast heart beat

8. General Euphoria…when this is added to the home’s scent, there is a palpable air of well being and happiness

9. As an aid in motion sickness

10. An inexpensive oil used in scents like Chanel #5…