Cananga oil is derived from the flowers of the Cananga tree and is used in aromatherapy and as a home herbal remedy. It has various therapeutic properties and is used to treat dandruff, insect bites, wounds, and more. It should be used topically and stored away from heat and sunlight. Pregnant women should consult their doctor before using it.
Cananga commonly refers to cananga oil, an essential oil derived from the flowers of the Cananga tree, which is native to Asia. The oil is used as an herbal remedy and as an aromatherapy oil and has a sweet, floral, and slightly woody aroma. In aromatherapy, several beneficial properties are attributed to this oil, such as being an antidepressant, a sedative, an aphrodisiac, and capable of stimulating the circulatory system. As a home herbal remedy, cananga oil is used for various purposes such as treating dandruff, insect bites, and wounds. It is always used topically, which means it is applied externally, to the skin or hair.
In aromatherapy, essential oils are believed to have beneficial therapeutic properties, both due to their aroma and their effect on the body when applied to and absorbed through the skin. Cananga is commonly used to add fragrance to various aromatherapy products such as massage oils, body lotions, scented sprays, face creams, and shampoos. Aromatherapists recommend this oil to improve circulation, eliminate toxins, treat high blood pressure and insomnia, and to relieve anxiety and stress. As a home herbal remedy, this oil is often used for its various soothing and moisturizing properties and as a treatment for oily skin and hair, split ends, and itchy scalp. It is also used to treat wounds and some skin diseases due to its supposed antiseptic and antibacterial properties.
The Cananga tree is a common garden tree in countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines and is also grown specifically to harvest the flowers. Steam distillation is used to extract the light yellow to amber colored oil from the flowers. Cananga oil is non-toxic and generally non-irritating, but as with all essential oils, excessive use can cause nausea and headaches. Skin irritation can occur after applying the oil to the skin, and if this happens, it is advisable to cleanse the affected area with regular vegetable oil. This oil is not a medically approved substance, and its use for various therapeutic and medicinal purposes is not based on scientific research.
Pregnant women should check with their doctor before using this oil. Like all essential oils, it should be stored away from heat and sunlight in a colored glass bottle. It should be kept out of the reach of children and not applied near the eyes or genitals. Cananga oil is not meant to be ingested but is for external use only.
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