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    The document summarizes information about the plant Cananga odorata, commonly known as ylang-ylang. It is classified taxonomically as a member of the plant kingdom, magnoliophyta class, and annonaceae family. Traditionally, different parts of the plant such as flowers, bark, and leaves have been used to treat various ailments including malaria, asthma, pneumonia, stomach ache, depression, and hypertension. Modern research has found extracts from ylang-ylang possess antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, and other bioactive properties, supporting its traditional medicinal uses. The oil is also used in perfumes and has sedative effects when inhaled.

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    The document summarizes information about the plant Cananga odorata, commonly known as ylang-ylang. It is classified taxonomically as a member of the plant kingdom, magnoliophyta class, and annonaceae family. Traditionally, different parts of the plant such as flowers, bark, and leaves have been used to treat various ailments including malaria, asthma, pneumonia, stomach ache, depression, and hypertension. Modern research has found extracts from ylang-ylang possess antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, and other bioactive properties, supporting its traditional medicinal uses. The oil is also used in perfumes and has sedative effects when inhaled.

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    The document summarizes information about the plant Cananga odorata, commonly known as ylang-ylang. It is classified taxonomically as a member of the plant kingdom, magnoliophyta class, and annonaceae family. Traditionally, different parts of the plant such as flowers, bark, and leaves have been used to treat various ailments including malaria, asthma, pneumonia, stomach ache, depression, and hypertension. Modern research has found extracts from ylang-ylang possess antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, and other bioactive properties, supporting its traditional medicinal uses. The oil is also used in perfumes and has sedative effects when inhaled.

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    Scientific Name

    Cananga odorata

    Common Names

    Ylang-ylang
    perfume tree
    fragrant cananga
    massacar oil plant
    cadmia

    Taxonomic Classification and Nomenclature


    KingdomPlantae- (the taxonomic kingdom comprising all plants).
    PhylumMagnoliophyta- (Angiospermae)
    ClassMagnoliopsida- (Dicotyledones)
    OrderMagnoliales- (evergreen or deciduous trees and shrubs)
    FamilyAnnonaceae- (chiefly tropical trees or shrubs)
    GenusCananga- (a genus of Malayan tree)
    SpeciesCananga odorata
    Folkloric uses
    the strongly fragrant yellow flower is used to enhance the scent of coconut oil before
    being used for massage
    dried flowers of C. odorata are used to treat malaria and malaria-like symptoms
    pounded fresh flowers paste being used to treat asthma
    The flowers and bark are used to treat pneumonia and stomach ache
    oil is used to enhance euphoria feel during sex and also reduce sexual anxiety
    used as antidepressant to treat depression and nervousness
    have blood pressure lowering effect suggesting its potential use in managing
    hypertension
    leaves of C. odorata relieve itchiness by direct topical application and also to treat
    dandruff
    oil to treat headaches, eye inflammation, and gout
    consuming the decoction of the heated inner bark of C. odorata is ableto treat gout
    bark of the plant is believed to be effective in treating stomach ailments
    used as laxative
    used the decoction of the bark of the plant to treat rheumatism, phlegm, ophthalmia,
    ulcers, and fevers

    Industrial / Pharmaceutical / Pharmacologic Use

    Bioactivities
    Antimicrobial
    (i) Antibacterial
    (ii) Antifungal
    (iii) Antiprotozoal
    Antibiofilm
    Antioxidant
    Insecticidal
    Insect repellent
    Antimelanogenesis
    Anti-inflammatory
    Sedative, relaxing, and harmonizing effect
    Effect on mood and cognitive performance
    Spermatotoxic
    Antihyperglycemic

    Part used
    (i) Whole plant
    (ii) Bark
    (iii) Leaf
    Flower
    (i) Bark
    (ii) Leaf
    (iii) Flower
    Flower
    Flower
    Flower bud, seed
    Leaf, fruit
    Oil
    Oil
    Root bark
    Leaf and stem, flower buds

    SOURCE:
    Loh Teng Hern Tan, Learn Han Lee, Wai Fong Yin, et al., Traditional Uses,
    Phytochemistry, and Bioactivities of Cananga odorata (Ylang-Ylang), Evidence-Based
    Complementary and Alternative Medicine, vol. 2015, Article ID 896314, 30 pages, 2015.
    doi:10.1155/2015/896314

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