Name: Litsea Cubeba oil, China
Species: Litsea cubeba (Lour.) Pers. (L. citrata Blume), fam. Lauraceae
Part: Fruit
Country: China

Litsea Cubeba

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.

Colour: Pale yellow to yellow transparent liquid.

Common Uses: Also known as May Chang, Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil is most valued for its calming and anti-inflammatory properties. Other therapeutic properties include being astringent, antiseptic, insecticide, hypotensive, stimulant and tonic.

Consistency: Thin

Note: Top

Strength of Aroma: Medium

Blends well with: Basil, Bergamot, Geranium, Ginger, Jasmine, Rose, Rosemary, Rosewood and Ylang-ylang.

Aromatic Scent: Litsea cubeba Essential Oil has a crisp, citrus smell. It has been compared to lemongrass and lemon verbena. It is considered sweeter and softer than lemongrass.
 

Essential oils in sizes 30 ml or larger are not packed with dropper lids.

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) available upon request.