Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil
Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil. Litsea Cubeba is a small evergreen tropical tree, with fragrant lemony scented leaves and flowers, and small pepper shaped fruit. The roots and stems have been used for centuries by the Chinese to treat indigestion, lower back pains, chills, headaches and travel sickness. Modern research has shown that it may be useful in treating cardiac arrhythmia. Most Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil comes from China but it is also cultivated in Taiwan and Japan, the oil is steamed distilled from the fruit. Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil is obtained from the small pepper-like fruits of the tree, this is a refreshing, uplifting and stimulating essential oil with antiseptic, carminative and healing properties.
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| Botanical Name: | Litsea cubeba (Lour.)Pers. |
| Family: | Lauraceae |
| Synonyms: | Litsea citrata, may chang, exotic verbena, tropical verbena, (not related to lemon verbena). |
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| Parts Used: | Fruit |
| Extraction Method: | Steam Distillation. |
| Appearance: | Pale yellow liquid |
| Aroma Description: | Strong lemony, fruity odour |
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| Consistancy: | Thin |
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| Historical Uses: | Roots and stems used in Chinese medicine for indigestion, chills, headaches, muscular aches and pains and travel sickness. Used in citrus flavours and in fresh, citrus fragrance compounds |
| Modern Uses: | Litsea Cubeba is often used to help dispel flatulence and indigestion, and to treat skin disorders such as acne, dermatits, greasy skin and spots. |
| Cautions: | Non toxic, non irritant, possible sensitizer. |
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