Cananga Essential Oil (Cananga odorata)

Cananga Essential Oil

Latin Name: Cananga odorata

Source: Indonesia

Part of plant: Flowers

Grade: Pure & Natural

Chemical Componants: β-caryophyllene, α-humulene, α-muurolene,  linalol, farnesol, α-farnesene, benzyl acetate, geranyl acetate

Aroma Character: warm, sweet, floral

Blends Well with: Citronella, Verbena, Sandalwood

Cananga is a tall tropical tree, up to 30 metres high, which flowers all year round. It bears large, fragrant, tender yellow flowers which are virtually identical of those of the Ylang Ylang.

Cananga is very closely related to the tree which produces Ylang Ylang Oil, C odorata var genuina, but Cananga is considered an inferior product in the perfumery world; being grown in different regions the oil has a different quality, heavier and less delicate than Ylang Ylang. However, Cananga is truly a 'complete' oil whereas Ylang Ylang is made into several fractions.  Complete is preferable for treating nervous disorders and blood pressure issues.

Source of Oil: Java, Flower