NOW Foods Ylang Ylang Oil is a 100% pure essential oil steam-distilled from the fresh flowers of Cananga odorata — a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia that produces one of the most intoxicating and emotionally rich floral aromas in aromatherapy. Ylang ylang's unique combination of linalool, benzyl acetate, and sesquiterpenes creates a deeply floral, sweet, slightly exotic scent that is widely studied for its anxiolytic and blood pressure-lowering effects when inhaled. Research has demonstrated significant reductions in anxiety, cortisol, and blood pressure following ylang ylang aromatherapy, and it is widely used in natural perfumery as a middle-to-base note in floral, oriental, and romantic blends. In natural skincare it is used for balancing sebum production. GC/MS tested by NOW Foods. Dilute well in carrier oil before topical use.