Botanical name: Cananga odorata macrophylla
Other name: Aceite de Cananga, Cananga odorata forma. macrophylla, Canangium odoratum forma.
Cananga Essential Oil is occasionally employed as a cost-effective alternative to Ylang Ylang Oil in fragrance applications. The similarities between the two trees can lead to confusion. Aromatically, Cananga Oil bears a resemblance to Ylang Ylang Oil, but it exhibits less floral intensity and is often characterized as having a greener undertone. While some may view Cananga Essential Oil as an inferior counterpart to Ylang Ylang Oil, there are those who appreciate its distinct aroma. It’s important to note that Cananga and Ylang Ylang have different chemical compositions, leading to variations in their therapeutic uses.
Medicinal Uses:
- Oily Skin/Hair
- Insect Bites
- High Blood Pressure
- Anxiety
- Nervous Tension
- Stress
- Fragrancing
