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Cananga Essential Oil
Cananga Essential Oil
Cananga Essential Oil obtained from Cananga which is a tropical tree which attains a height of more than 20 meters. It has fragrant pink flowers. The yellow flowers are considered to be the best for oil extraction.
General Name: | Cananga Essential Oil |
Botanical Name: | Cananga Odorata |
Method of Extraction: | Steam Distillation |
Part of Plant Used: | Flowers |
Origin: | South East Asia |
Application: | Cananga oil is primarily used as an ingredient in foods and cosmetics. It has been used to make ointments. Cananga oil has aphrodisiac, anti-depressant, anti-infectious, antiseptic, euphoric, hypotensive, nervine, stimulant, and tonic propertie. |
Strength of Aroma: | Strong |
Color: | Pale yellow to dark yellow |
Blends Well With: | Cananga essential oil easily blends with lavender, rosemary, vetiver, bergamot, mimosa, cassia and rose. |
Aromatic Scent: | Cananga oil has a pleasant, woody floral aroma. |
History: | Cananga in native to Malaysia. Since ancient times it has been used for its sensual and aphrodisiac properties. It was brought to the island of Reunion in the western Indian Ocean in the late 18th century. |
Precautions: | Cananga oil is non-toxic but can cause sensitization on skin. It is advised to avoid it during pregnancy. |