Litsea cubeba is a small evergreen tree with a white and yellow flowers. Despite its lemon-like aroma, the plant isn’t part of the citrus family. Cousin to cinnamon and ravintsara, it belongs to the Lauraceae or Laurel family. Also known as May Chang and Mountain Pepper, the plant’s small berries resemble peppercorns and are harvested from July through September. Popular in Asia, the plant’s roots and branches are used in traditional Chinese medicine. While the fruit is steamed distilled for Litsea essential oil, the timber is sometimes used for furniture or construction. Sweet and soothing, bright and lemony-fresh, inhale straight from the bottle for a quick pick-me-up. Use it in a diffuser to help create a relaxing and cheerful atmosphere. Include Lisea in a bath or massage oil to liven up your day. For a refreshing boost, add it to DIY soaps and lotions. Litsea might just become your new favourite citrus aroma.
Litsea Essential Oil Facts
| Botanical Name | Litsea cubeba |
| Botanical Family | Lauraceae |
| Note | Medium |
| Aroma | Citrus, sweet, fruity |
| Extraction Method | Steam distilled |
| Plant Part Used | Fruit |
| Main Constituents | Geranial, Neral, Limonene |
Litsea Uses & Benefits
- Massage into chest for an invigorating aroma and soothing massage.
- Add one to two drops to your daily facial cleanser for clean skin .
- Combine several drops with water in a spray bottle to cleanse surfaces with a refreshing aroma.
- Diffuse for an uplifting, rejuvenating aroma.
- Put a drop in a glass of water for a bright, tasty drink of water.
- Relieve inflammation.
- Relieve digestive discomfort.
- Soothe & calm nerves.
- Relieve symptoms of acne.
- Reduce oily skin.
Litsea essential oil is one of dōTERRA’s Therapeutic Wellness products that is listed with the Australian Government Department of Health Therapeutic Goods Administration as a Medicine Product.
In abundance and with hope and blessings
Tracey
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