Ylang-ylang oil

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    Last Updated: July 31, 2024

    Ylang-ylang oil is an essential oil that has most commonly been studied as aromatherapy for anxiety and promoting calmness. While ylang-ylang oil may have some sedative-like effects, it has not improved anxiety in randomized controlled trials. More research is required to substantiate ylang-ylang oil’s sedative-like effects and to shed light on the mechanisms of how it might exert these effects.

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    Dosage information

    No specific dosage has yet been determined for use in aromatherapy. When applied to the skin, the maximum safe concentration of ylang-ylang oil may be 0.8%.[1]

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