Primary Benefits
Aroma promotes a restful environment
Relaxing as a part of massage
Aromatic Description
Warm, sweet, flowery and woody
Collection Method
Steam Distillation
Plant Part
Flower
Main Constituents
β-Caryophyllene, Germacrene D
**This oil is only available as a promotional oil in certain parts of the world**
Similar to Ylang Ylang, Cananga essential oil helps reduce stress and promote calmness. Cananga may be soothing to the nervous system and the skin.
Description
Native to tropical Asia, the cananga tree is a member of the sugar apple family. Indonesian’s place cananga flowers on honeymooners’ pillows to symbolise a happy life.
Cananga essential oil comes from its vibrant yellow flowers, which are then placed under steam distillation for oil extraction. Ylang Ylang essential oil is also extracted from the same tree, although Cananga has higher amounts of ββ-Caryophyllene.
Often used in making perfumes and aromatherapy, Cananga essential oil has a sweet, floral and rich aroma. It is ideal for combining with a carrier oil, such as coconut oil, for a relaxing massage or diffusing to create a restful environment
Uses
Add two to three drops in a tablespoon of carrier oil (i.e. fractionated coconut oil) to a warm Epsom salt bath to create a soothing and relaxing experience.
Add one to two drops into your dōTERRA diffuser to help promote a relaxing and restful environment.
Use with a carrier oil as part of a relaxing massage.
Direction For Use
Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of choice.
Topical Use: Dilute one drop of Cananga essential oil in two drops of a carrier oil to reduce sensitivity.
Cautions
Keep out of reach of children. Possible skin sensitivity. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor’s care consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas.
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