Botanical Name - Cananga odorata Caution - *Avoid with low blood pressureAroma - Intensely sweet and floral-balsamicExtraction - Steam distillation.There are five versions or "Grades" of organic Ylang Ylang essential oil, created by distilling the plant material for different amounts of time called Fractions.1. The first Fraction called Extra, it is collected in the first hour or so of distillation, and is the most fragrant. Best for skin care use.2. The next three Fractions are called 1, 11 and 111 are collected over 12-20 hours of distillation. These are thought of as lower grades and not used so much in aromatherapy.3. When all four Fractions of the distillation are combined i.e Extra, 1, 11 and 111 this is called Complete. This is as close to the whole Ylang ylang essential oil you can get. Best for therapeutic use.Part of Plant - FlowersCountry of Origin - Comoros Islands / MadagascarChemical Constituents - Linalol, methyl par-cresol, geranyl acetate Uses - A deeply soothing, yet uplifting oil, with a sweet exotic scent. Excellent for skin and hair care and much used in perfumery. A very sensual oil which is perfect for an aphrodisiac massage blend. Useful for supporting men in self expression. Organic Certificate - This essential oil is certified organic by the Soil Association, which means you can be sure that it has been produced to the highest ethical and environmental standards. The Soil Association’s standards exceed the UK government's minimum requirements for organic products in many areas, but particularly in animal welfare, GM and the use of pesticides. Standards are constantly reviewed to ensure they deal with current issues.