DESCRIPTION
Litsea cubeba oil is taken from Litsea Cubeba, which is a small plant found in tropical areas. Its leaves are typically vibrant green with a pleasant, lemon like smell. The essential oil is extracted through steam distillation process from its small, pepper-like fruits. The oil has good therapeutic properties. Further, it can also be used as a stimulant & tonic.
COMMON NAMES
May Chang.
BLENDS WITH:
Basil, Geranium, Ginger, Bergamot, Jasmine, Rosemary, Rose, Rosewood, Ylang-ylang.
CONSTITUENTS
Aldehydes, citral , Geranial, Citronellal, Neral, Cinnamic Aldehyde, Benzaldehyde
USES
The oil has good therapeutic properties and can also be used as astringent, insecticide, antiseptic, hypotensive, stimulant & tonic.