ylang ylang inhalation calms the nervous system while sharpening mental alertness
Inhalation of ylang ylang oil reduced autonomic nervous system arousal but led to behavioral activation (subjects felt more attentive and alert), characterizing a harmonizing rather than sedating effect.
What this means for you
Most calming scents make you drowsy — ylang ylang appears to do something different. It seems to quiet the body's stress response while actually increasing feelings of attentiveness and focus. That balance of physical calm and mental clarity is something a lot of people are actively looking for.
The published research
Relaxing effect of ylang ylang oil on humans after transdermal absorption.
Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2006
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