| Litsea Cubeba |
| Botanical Name Litsea cubeba |
Family Name Lauraceae |
Origin China and Malaysia |
Note Top |
Part Used Fruits |
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| Description | A small tree with spicy fruits. Known in China as Chinese Pepper and May Chang |
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| Extraction | Distillation |
| Constituents | Geraniol, linalool, citral, citronellal, linalyl acetate, cinolene, cadinene, limonene, sabinene |
| Properties | Antidepressant, antiseptic, astringent, bacteriacide, carminative, galactagogue, insecticide, stimulant, tonic |
| Indications | Has a stimulating and revitalising effect on the body. Said to be a bronchodilator. Also useful as digestive stimulant. |
| Precautions | Has a strong aroma so take with care. |
| Blends | Basil, Geranium, Geranium Bourbon Reunion, Geranium Egyptian, Geranium Moroccan, Guiaicwood, Jasmine, Lavender, Lavender Bulgarian, Lavender French Alpine, Lavender Spike Spanish, Lavender Tasmanian, Neroli, Orange Navel Cold Pressed, Orange Sweet, Orange Valencia Cold Pressed, Petigrain Bigarde, Rose Damask, Rosemary Moroccan CT2, Rosemary Spanish CT1, Rosemary Tunisian CT2, Rosewood Brazilian, Verbena, Ylang Ylang |