Aromatherapy Essential Oil of Litsea Cubeba

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Essential Oil of Litsea Cubeba (Litsea cubeba) Abbr: L/C    [to top of page]
A tree, which grows up to 10 metres, with bright green, lance shaped leaves on slender branches which bear fluffy, white flowers and small, round, green fruit about the size of a peppercorn. (Also known as May Chang)
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Odour of Essential Oil of Litsea Cubeba: Strong, sharp, sweet, smoky, lemony.
Colour of Essential Oil of Litsea Cubeba: Pale yellow or yellow.
Source of Essential Oil of Litsea Cubeba: Fruit.
Method of Extraction of Litsea Cubeba: Steam distillation.
Properties of Essential Oil of Litsea Cubeba: Antibacterial, Antidepressant, Anti-infectious, Antiseptic, Astringent, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Insecticide, Stimulant, Vulnerary.
Actions of Essential Oil of Litsea Cubeba: Anti-depressant, calming, heart tonic, promotes lactation, skin balancing.
Circulatory: High blood pressure.
Digestion: Appetite - lack, flatulence, indigestion, nausea, travel sickness.
Immune: Oral thrush.
Nervous: Anxiety, depression, exhaustion, nervous exhaustion, stress related problems.
Reproduction: Promotes lactation.
Respiratory: Asthma, bronchitis, congestion, cough, respiratory problems.
Skin: Acne, dermatitis, skin - oily, skin tone.
Medical Terms: Bronchitis, coronary heart disease, high blood pressure.
Mental/Emotional Symptoms: Anxiety, calming, depression, exhaustion, relaxing, tension.
Contra-Indications for Litsea Cubeba: May irritate sensitive . Prostate hyperplasia. Children under two years of age.
Comments on Litsea Cubeba: Although native to Asia, Litsea Cubeba is cultivated mainly in China, Malaysia and Java.~Like Lemongrass and Verbena, this oil is high in citral and should be avoided with prostate hyperplasia.~However, Litsea Cubeba in an outstanding oil for the psyche and often used for depression, nervousness, anxiety and stress, and is also used to promote mental clarity.

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