Ylang ylang oil is said to have anti-stress properties.

Here, aromatherapists share how to use the essential oil to maximize its benefits.

One more essential oil you definitely want to add is ylang ylang.

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Shes the founder of Hellen, a collection of ritual-based modern healing products.

Melissa Medvedich studied at the New York Institute of Aromatic Studies, she became a certified aromatherapist.

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Hellen Yuan is an LA-based certified NAHA aromatherapist, certified Usui Reiki practitioner, wellness practitioner, designer, and long-time entrepreneur in the luxury, ready-to-wear fashion industry. She’s the founder of Hellen, a collection of ritual-based modern healing products.

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Ylang ylang (pronounced ee-lang ee-lang) is a flowering tree native to tropical climates in Southeast Asia.

Benefits of ylang ylang oil

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Researchshows it lowers blood pressure if used through the olfactory system via nasal inhalers, Yuan says.

Ylang ylang oil could promote sexual function

Want to spice things up in the bedroom?

Ylang ylang could help.

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So always go with the oils that smell the loveliest to you personally.

It works well to increase sexual desires and stimulation in foreplay, Yuan says.

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Hellen Yuan is an LA-based certified NAHA aromatherapist, certified Usui Reiki practitioner, wellness practitioner, designer, and long-time entrepreneur in the luxury, ready-to-wear fashion industry. She’s the founder of Hellen, a collection of ritual-based modern healing products.

To make, mix a few drops of ylang ylang with coconut oil or sweet almond oil.

Then you’re free to apply it to your preferred pulse points and sniff away.

I also enjoy and recommend applying to the temples of the head.

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Medvedich recommends always following thedilution guidelinesfrom your oil supplier.

This roughly translates to 1 drop of essential oil for a little over 1 tsp of carrier oil.

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