Botanical name:
Cananga odorata var. genuina
Calming and exotic
Please note: The information below is meant to give a brief outline of how an oil can be applied by a trained aromatherapist.
Please do not use this information as a guide for how to use essential oils at home.
Properties and applications:
Cytophylactic - skin rejuvenation, improving scar tissue, mature skin
Hypotensive - hypertension
Sedative - panic, shock, hysteria, fear, nervous conditions, insomnia
Euphoric - depression, chronic conditions, lack of confidence, general unhappiness
Family:
Anonaceae
Country of origin:
Madagascar, Comoros Islands, native to the Philippines
Part of plant used:
Flowers when yellow
Method of extraction:
Steam distillation
Blends with:
Woods and florals.
Chemical character:
Terpene type
Safety information:
No known contra-indications.
Odour profile:
Strong, sweet, floral and musky with a slight sharpness.
Plant description:
A tropical tree, up to 20 meters, with large mauve, pink or yellow flowers.
Historical use:
Filipinos used the flowers mixed with coconut oil as protection against saltwater and snakebites.