Ordinary ylang is a plant native to Indonesia and yang-yang is native to the Philippines. Ylang ylang is also commonly grown in Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia. In Indonesia, ylang flowers occupy many roles in special ceremonies, for example in wedding ceremonies. Kenanga is the identity flora of North Sumatra Province. Ylang ylang flower is a flower from the ylang tree (Cananga odorata) which grows in many Asian countries, including Indonesia. Most of the benefits of ylang flowers come from the essential oil content in them.
Behind the unique shape, there are many health benefits of ylang flowers, from reducing stress to treating fungal infections. In addition, there are many other benefits that ylang flowers can provide because of the various compounds in it. Ylang flower has long been used as a raw material for making perfume. In fact, this flower is often used as aromatherapy because of the content of essential oils and active compounds in it. It's no wonder that ylang flowers can provide various health benefits, such as:
There are still many benefits of ylang flowers that have been used in traditional medicine. Apart from those mentioned above, ylang flowers have also been used to treat malaria, gout, and as a libido enhancer. However, these various benefits still need further research.
