Description of Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil (May Chang)

Litsea Cubeba essential oil has an intensely lemon-like, sweet, fresh aroma. The color of the oil is pale yellow to golden brown. It is steam distilled from the small fruit of a fragrant tropical tree. Litsea Cubeba is also known as May Chang.

Why Auroma 100% pure and natural, therapeutic grade Litsea Cubeba essential oil from The Aromatherapy Place? So you needn’t worry about buying essential oils that have been adulterated: Everyday Aromatherapy has been a ritual in Australia dating back to the Aborigines. Auroma has the technology and ability to analyze and validate every essential oil by conducting Gas Chromotography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) testing and analysis. The Auroma laboratory is staffed by a team of experts, including two Ph.D Chemists, a Chemical Engineer, a Cosmetic Applications Chemist, trained perfumer and three accredited Aromatherapists. Every batch, every time!

Properties of Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil (May Chang)

antidepressant, antiseptic, astringent, carminative, galactagogue, insecticide, stimulant, tonic

Aromatherapy uses for Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil (May Chang)

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Specific Uses: Litsea Cubeba essential oil is thought to be effective for the treatment of oily skin and acne. Blend with Auroma unscented, addtive free Moisturizer or Cleansing Lotion and massage into the skin. Also, used by some to minimize perspiration, functioning as a deoderant.

Safety information for Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil (May Chang)

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Specific Safety Information: Litsea Cubeba essential oil is Non-irritant, non-toxic and possibly sensitising to some individuals. See The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy by Salvatorre Battaglia, Second edition published by The International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy in 2003 page 231.