Ylang ylang essential oil benefits your health in numerous ways. This floral fragrance is extracted from the yellow flowers of a tropical plant, Ylang ylang (Cananga odorata), native to southeast Asia. This essential oil is obtained by steam distillation and is widely used in many perfumes, flavoring agents, and cosmetics. There are many studies conducted on its benefits. Many also vouch for its antimicrobial and anti-anxiolytic properties.