Ylang Ylang essential oil aroma is lovely. The Ylang-Ylang tree is native to Java, Sumatra, Philippines, Polynesia, Indonesia. Usually found in the tropical rainforests of this region, the scientific name of this tree is Cananga odorata. The Ylang-Ylang tree is also called the ‘The perfume tree’ or ‘The Macassar oil paint’. Today, Ylang Ylang essential oil aroma is popular around the globe for its soothing effects that eliminate stress and anxiety. In the Philippines, the Ylang-Ylang was used by healers to treat minor cuts, wounds, or burns. It was even considered to have the property of healing snake bites and insect bites. In Indonesia, the aroma of the flower was used for its aphrodisiac components. The medicinal ingredients of this oil were first used by a French Chemist. Later, the oil became known for its powers to address infections of the intestine, typhus, and even malaria.