Ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata), known for its highly fragrant flowers, is a plant steeped in many traditional, spiritual, and symbolic beliefs throughout the tropical cultures where it grows, particularly in Southeast Asia, the Indian Ocean (Comoros, Madagascar), and Polynesia.
Its sweet, floral scent is reputed to be an aphrodisiac and can be used to create a romantic atmosphere.

HARMONY: Helps dissolve emotional blockages (sadness, jealousy, fear of love) and promotes harmony with others. It opens the heart chakra (Anahata), thus facilitating self-love, compassion, and inner peace.

LOVE: Stimulates the Kundalini (vital energy coiled at the base of the spine). It harmonizes the sacral (Svadhisthana) and root (Muladhara) chakras, linked to: sexual desire, creativity, and physical vitality. As well as sensual expression and the acceptance of pleasure.

AURA: Used to anchor joy, peace, and self-esteem. It is also considered a consciousness-raiser, useful in meditation, prayer, or inner work, acting as an aura purifier.

Ritual:
According to the ancients, purification in seawater offers spiritual protection and energetic cleansing, allowing one to begin anew.