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Solubility & Blending Suggestions

  • Dilute and add drop by drop to your blends until the desired effect is achieved.
  • Soluble in fixed (carrier) oils and alcohol.
  • "It smells more like Lemon than Lemon and adds body to citrus blends."*

    • *Lawless, Alec. Artisan Perfumery or Being Led by the Nose, 2009, p. 67.

    Suggested Resources

    • Contemporary French Aromatherapy, Dominique Baudoux, 2020, pp. 326-8.
    • Essential Oils – A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2012, pp. 183-4.
    • Fragrance and Wellbeing, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2014, p. 350.
    • Advanced Aromatherapy, Kurt Schnaubelt, 1998, pp. 79, 102.
    • The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, Julia Lawless, 2013, p. 127.

    Litsea Cubeba - Organic EO

    Litsea cubeba (Lour.) Pers.

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    SKU 568-G sizes:

    Sample 1 ml (1/30 oz)
    $3.00
    15 ml (1/2 oz)
    $9.25
    30 ml (1 oz)
    $15.00
    59.14 ml (2 oz)
    $24.00
    118.29 ml (4 oz)
    $40.75
    236.58 ml (8 oz)
    $73.75
    473.17 ml (16 oz)
    $133.00
    1 kg (2 1/5 lb)
    $286.00

    Contact us for bulk inquiries.

    Botanical NameLitsea cubeba (Lour.) Pers.
    Suggested UseAromatherapy, Perfumery, Cosmetics, Soapmaking, Candle Crafting
    INCI NameLitsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
    CAS Number68855-99-2
    OriginVietnam
    Extraction MethodSteam Distilled
    CultivationCertified Organic
    Plant Partfruit.
    Notetop.
    Aroma Familycitrus, green.
    Aroma ProfileIntense, fresh, sweet-green, fruity, lemon-like aroma with light woody-floral undertones.
    AppearanceVery pale yellow, transparent, mobile liquid.
    Shipping Restriction9 – Misc. Hazard

    Safety Considerations

    • If you have a medical condition or are taking medication, please consult with a physician before use. Avoid during pregnancy.* A dermal maximum of 0.8 percent is recommended to avoid possible skin sensitization.**
    • Dilute before using. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.
    • Store in a cool, dark place away from heat and light.
    • *Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, p. 349.
    • *Ibid, p. 350.
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    Litsea Cubeba - Organic EO

    Litsea cubeba (Lour.) Pers.

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    Our organic Litsea Cubeba (also known as May Chang) has an intense, clean, fresh, sweet-green, lemon-like aroma with light woody-floral undertones – and the aroma lasts for more than 36 hours on a scent strip with a soft, uniform sweet-fruity dry down.

    Size

    Selected size SKU:568-016 - Litsea Cubeba - Organic 15 ml (1/2 oz) (w/ orifice reducer)

    Sample 1 ml (1/30 oz)
    $3.00
    15 ml (1/2 oz)
    $9.25
    with orifice reducer
    30 ml (1 oz)
    $15.00
    59.14 ml (2 oz)
    $24.00
    118.29 ml (4 oz)
    $40.75
    236.58 ml (8 oz)
    $73.75
    473.17 ml (16 oz)
    $133.00
    1 kg (2 1/5 lb)
    $286.00
    $3.00
    Inquire About Bulk Pricing
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    Solubility & Blending Suggestions
    Suggested Resources
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    Documentation

    Product Overview

    Our organic Litsea Cubeba (also known as May Chang) has an intense, clean, fresh, sweet-green, lemon-like aroma with light woody-floral undertones – and the aroma lasts for more than 36 hours on a scent strip with a soft, uniform sweet-fruity dry down. Although Litsea Cubeba is a lesser-known essential oil in the modern aromatherapy and perfumery worlds, after sampling this very fine oil, we could not let this aromatic ray of sunshine go unnoticed – we have to extol its beauty.

    Litsea Cubeba essential oil is characterized by its high citral content (up to 85%)[1] which accounts for its dominant lemony aroma. It was first distilled in the early 1950s from little berries (fruits) that grow on small tropical evergreen trees native to China, Indonesia and other parts of eastern Asia.[2]

    The aroma of Litsea Cubeba is delightful for lifting and calming the spirit. It works wonders in skin care, particularly for oily and congested skin. Soap makers and candle crafters may appreciate the clean, long-lasting aroma and finer lemony complexity of Litsea as an alternative to Lemon, Lemongrass, Melissa, or Lemon Verbena.

    1 Rhind, Jennifer Peace. Essential Oils – A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice, 2012, p. 183.

    2 Davis, Patricia. Aromatherapy – An A-Z, 1988, p. 192.

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    Product Overview

    Our organic Litsea Cubeba (also known as May Chang) has an intense, clean, fresh, sweet-green, lemon-like aroma with light woody-floral undertones – and the aroma lasts for more than 36 hours on a scent strip with a soft, uniform sweet-fruity dry down. Although Litsea Cubeba is a lesser-known essential oil in the modern aromatherapy and perfumery worlds, after sampling this very fine oil, we could not let this aromatic ray of sunshine go unnoticed – we have to extol its beauty.

    Litsea Cubeba essential oil is characterized by its high citral content (up to 85%)[1] which accounts for its dominant lemony aroma. It was first distilled in the early 1950s from little berries (fruits) that grow on small tropical evergreen trees native to China, Indonesia and other parts of eastern Asia.[2]

    The aroma of Litsea Cubeba is delightful for lifting and calming the spirit. It works wonders in skin care, particularly for oily and congested skin. Soap makers and candle crafters may appreciate the clean, long-lasting aroma and finer lemony complexity of Litsea as an alternative to Lemon, Lemongrass, Melissa, or Lemon Verbena.

    1 Rhind, Jennifer Peace. Essential Oils – A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice, 2012, p. 183.

    2 Davis, Patricia. Aromatherapy – An A-Z, 1988, p. 192.

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    $0.00

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