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Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil
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 Botanical Name: Litsae cubeba
Plant Part: Derived from the small, pepper like fruits
Extraction Method: Steam
Origin: China
Description: Litsea cubeba are small plants 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: It has a yellow color.
Common Uses: Also known as May Chang, it is most valued for its calming and anti- inflammatory properties. Other therapeutic uses often found with litsea cubeba include as an astringent, antiseptic, insecticide, hypotensive, stimulant and tonic.
Consistency: Light
Note: Top Note
Strength of Aroma: Litsea cubeba has a medium strength aroma
Blends well with: Basil, Bergamot, Geranium (all), Ginger, Jasmine (all), Rose (all), Rosemary (all), 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 and a possible fragrance alternative to the costly lemon verbena, though it should be used as an alternative in terms of therapeutic potential.
History: Litsea cubeba essential oil has been used historically in both Japan and Taiwan for reasons listed above.
Cautions: Possible skin irritant.
Disclaimer:
Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy.
The information on the New Directions Aromatics Website is obtained from current and reliable sources but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. Nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by New Directions Aromatics as to the fitness for any use.
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Product Category: essential oils, aromatherapy oils, therapeutic, wholesale, pure, natural, bulk
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Submited By: Sandra from Surrey, British Columbia on 11/04/2009
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May Chang works the best as far as holding its scent in soaps and other products compared to other citrus scents. Mix this and pink grapefruit for an awesome scent. It definitely affects a person's mood as well. One of my favorite essential oils, by far.
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Submited By: jackie from Porter's lake, Nova Scotia on 04/18/2009
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Wow, this essential oil scent lasts and lasts and lasts! It did a great job at anchoring my orange essential oil in my soap! Awesome stuff!
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Submited By: kathy from waukesha, Wisconsin on 08/02/2008
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I purchased based on the reviews, It is my favorite oil(for the time being) very uplifting! I put a drop in my garbage liners and even with the heat is keeps my kitchen fresh!
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Submited By: Judith from Reisterstown, Maryland on 06/17/2008
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One of my all-time favorite scents! Lemony but sweet (I've heard it described as a lemon drop scent, and that fits it perfectly for me!), and it holds its own in blends without being overpowering. I have to restrain myself from putting it in EVERYTHING; one of my favorite uses is in stimulating blends, when I need to get mental work done, or uplifting blends for rough days.
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Submited By: Leanne from etobicoke, Ontario on 06/09/2008
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My last order to NDA contained a few essential oils that were a mystery to me! I ordered Michaelia Alba and Litsae Cubeba based entirely on their descriptions and aroma therapeutic properties. I was very pleased with each but OH MY.... the Litsae Cubeba is DEVINE! I've mixed it with full flavour (scented) coconut oil as a carrier and i have to warn my clients NOT to lick their arms and hands when they leave!! LOL It is the freshest, longest lasting lemon scent. I also add it to our liquid hand soap to freshen it up! Fantastic find!!
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Submited By: Karen from Spring Hill, Florida on 02/19/2008
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Excellent quality! Fresh and lemony. Can help to anchor other citrus top notes that fade quickly in CP soap – I add at 5% of the total blend.
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Submited By: Caroline from Bearn, Quebec on 03/27/2007
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Do you like lemon? Do you ever try to make CP soap with lemon? You know citrus scent doesnt stay in CP soap.....
But may chang stick in your CP and give an awesome lemon scent!
Mix well as an Anchor for other citrus EO too...
Great price and quality
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Submited By: Joely from Topeka, Kansas on 12/01/2006
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This is a new oil experience for me and I do love this scent! Lemony yes but packs a very green punch at the end! I am definately going to experiment with this one in perfumes!
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Submited By: Louis from Cowansville, Quebec on 08/26/2006
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Surprisingly fresh for the first time user that I was. Could not wait to open the bottle and pour a couple of drops in my hands: wow! I had read many comments on litsea cubeba but none had prepared me for such a happy experience.
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Submited By: Ellen from Downingtown, Pennsylvania on 07/31/2006
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Sweet and lemony, this litsea is a perfect anchor for citrus oil in cold process soap. The scent lasts and lasts.
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Submited By: Candice from Sarasota, Florida on 07/08/2006
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One of the finest pick-me-up aromas known to Aromatherapy. Use for acne, dermatitis, epidemics, excessive perspiration, flatulence, greasy skin, indigestion, insect repellent, mental stimulation, sanitation, spots. (Also known as Exotic Verbena, Litsea citrata, Litsea Cubeba, Tropical Verbena.) I love this oil as a refresher in the afternoon mixed with lemon, grapefruit, tangerine and Basil especially while working at my desk! Really nice!
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