Description

Botanical name: Litsae Cubeba

Plant part: fruit.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Extraction method: steam distilled.                                                                                                                           Origin: China

 Description: Litsea Cubeba is a small plant found in tropical areas. The leaves are typically a vibrant green with a pleasant, lemon like smell. It produces small, pepper-like fruits from which the essential oil is extracted.
Color: Pale yellow to yellow transparent liquid.
 Common Uses: Also known as May Chang, Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil is most known for its calming effects and anti-inflammatory properties. Other therapeutic properties include being an astringent, antiseptic, insecticide, hypotensive, stimulant and tonic.
Consistency: Thin.  Note: Top Strength of Aroma: Medium Aromatic Scent: Litsea cubeba essential oil has a crisp, citrus smell. It has been compared to Lemongrass and Lemon Verbena. It is sweeter and softer than Lemongrass.

* Caution: Litsea Cubeba essential oil may cause skin irritation.  Avoid use during pregnancy.