Ylang Ylang

The oil, which is produced from the blossom of the cananga plant, is primarily used as an ingredient in food and cosmetics. Cananga oil has no medical applications. In foodstuffs, cananga oil is used as a flavoring agent in puddings and drinks.

In cosmetics, cananga oil is used as a fragrance. Cananga oil should not be confused with ylang-ylang oil, which is produced from Canangium odorata genuina.

Safety and side effects

The oral intake of cananga oil in the quantities that are usually used in food is safe and harmless. However, it is not known whether ingestion of larger quantities is safe and harmless.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Not enough is known about the use of cananga oil during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid cananga oil.

Interactions

At this time, there is no information on interactions of cananga oil with medications or supplements.