YLANG YLANG OIL
Aceite de Ylang Ylang, Cananga odorata forma. genuina, Canangium odoratum forma. genuina, Huile d’Ilang-Ilang, Huile d’Ylang-Ylang, Huile d’Ylang Ylang, Ylang Ylang.<br/><br/>
Uses & Effectiveness
Insufficient Evidence for
APPLIED TO THE SKIN
- Treating head lice. Developing evidence suggests a skin spray containing ylang ylang oil, anise oil, and coconut oil is 92% effective for killing head lice in children. It seems to work about as well as a spray containing bug-killers such as permethrin and malathion.
- Treating high blood pressure.
- Promoting relaxation (as a sedative).
- Increasing sexual desire (as an aphrodisiac).
- Other conditions.
Side Effects & Safety
Ylang ylang oil seems safe for children and adults in the amounts found in foods. It also appears to be safe when applied to the scalp in combination with other herbs.There isn’t enough information to know if ylang ylang oil taken by mouth is safe or what the possible side effects might be if it is used in amounts higher than what is typically found in foods.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Ylang ylang oil is safe for pregnant and breast-feeding women in food amounts. But larger medicinal amounts should be avoided until more is known.Interactions
We currently have no information for YLANG YLANG OIL Interactions.
Dosing
The appropriate dose of ylang ylang oil depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for ylang ylang oil. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
REFERENCES:
- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
- Mumcuoglu KY, Miller J, Zamir C, et al. The in vivo pediculicidal efficacy of a natural remedy. Isr Med Assoc J 2002;4:790-3. View abstract.
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