Therapeutic Grade Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil

Litsea Cubeba Oil

Botanical Name: Litsea cubeba and also known as May chang.

Origin: The Litsea cubeba belongs to the land of “Great Wall” – China!

Form: The Litsea Cubeba EO has a thin consistency.

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Scent: The Litsea Cubeba EO whiffs a very pleasant fruity,lemon-like smell.

Shade and Appearance: The Litsea Cubeba EO gives a Yellow colored appearance.

Chemical constituents: Geraniol (α-Citral) and Neral (β-Citral) along with chemical Limonene form the major constituents of this oil.

Extraction method: The fresh and ripe wild harvested fruits of the May chang are steam-distilled to obtain the Litsea Cubeba EO.

Gels well with: The Litsea Cubeba EO makes a grand blend with Basil, Bergamot, Geranium, Jasmine, Rose, Rosemary, Rosewood and Ylang Ylang oils.

The ‘Natural Wealth’: It is most valued for its anti-inflammatory, anti-septic, astringent, insecticide, sedative, stimulant and tonic properties.

Treasure of benefits and uses!

Therapeutic: The Litsea Cubeba EO is highly beneficial for the aromatherapy treatment of oily, acne infected skin areas. This oil is equally good for the treatment of fatigue, lethargy, insomnia, anxiety and depression disorders.

Medicinal: The roots and stems of the Litsea cubeba plant are used in various Chinese medicines. Research in China has focused upon the oil's ability to regulate cardiac arrhythmias (rate of heart beats).

Beauty and Perfumery: This oil has an extensive usage in the fragrance industries the world over.

Trivia speaks: The Litsea Cubeba EO is mainly produced in China and it is estimated for at least Five hundred tons oil production annually, but there have been claims that claim up to One Thousand Five hundred tons are produced every year. However, as China becomes more modernized, less people are dedicating their lives to agriculture, causing a decrease in supply. While production is on the decline, traditional medicine is still widely used in China and there is more demand for this oil in China, leaving less for exports!!