Essential Oil, Litsea Cubeba

Name: Litsea Cubeba

Botanical Name: Litsea cubeba

Main Constituents: Citral: 68%

Origin: China

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Part of Plant: Fruit

Description & Colour: Pale yellow to yellow liquid, thin consistency

Aromatic Summary: Most similar to Melissa, Litsea Cubeba is sweet and citrusy. Also compared to Lemongrass, without the musty notes and sweeter

Flashpoint: 54.44°C

Storage:  Transfer out of any metal and shipping containers (used for safe shipping), keep in dark glass container

Safety Notes: For external use only; dilute before use. May cause skin irritations, a skin test is recommended prior to use, avoid contact with eyes. Avoid during pregnancy

Usage: Antiseptic, deodorant, digestive, disinfectant, sedative, stomachic. Skincare (acne, dermatitis, insect repellant), nervous system (tension, stress, high-blood pressure)

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

Litsea cubeba is a small fruit shaped like peppers that grow on a on a tropical tree with lemon-grass scented leaves and flowers. The root and stem are also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a multitude of ailments like lower back pain, muscle aches and headaches.