Indigenous to Madagascar Indonesia Where from? The oil comes from the pink mauve or yellow flowers of the 25ft tropical tree Traditional Uses Filipinos used the oil massaged on their bodies to ward off disease during rainy season. Insect & snake repellant in tropical areas Flowers traditionally spread on newly-wed couples. Can help reduce high blood pressure Good for stress relief Mixed with Jasmine or Rose it is ‘nature’s viagara’! Helpful in treating PMS & menopausal mood swings (mixed with Clary) Can ease muscle spasms & tense muscles Good for digestive problems especially stress related Can fight acne-causing bacteria Traditional stimulating ‘hair tonic’ Has been used to combat malaria & other tropical fevers Can help control epileptic seizures if inhaled before the fit Aroma – often known as ‘the poor man’s jasmine’ it has a sweet & exotic floral smell.