Description
Litsea Essential Oil
Litsea Essential Oil is also known as May Chang Aromatherapy Oil.
INCI: Litsea cubeba Essential Oil
Litsea Aromatherapy Oil has a profoundly lemony / citrus aroma, not too dissimilar to Melissa Essential Oil, which is also known as Lemon Balm Essential Oil
Melissa Essential Oil is the most popular essential oil in the world, but it is very expensive. However, Litsea Aromatherapy Oil, or May Chang Essential Oil is aromatically a great substitute.
Because Melissa Essential Oil is so popular and expensive, it is widely adulterated for profit.
Litsea Essential Oil Health Benefits
Litsea Essential Oil is a mighty antibacterial, which has been shown to kill MRSA.
Litsea essential oil has protective action against several bacteria, possesses antioxidant and antiparasitic properties, exerts acute and genetic toxicity as well as cytotoxicity, and can even prevent several cancers.
Litsea Essential Oil health benefits are thought to include: Analgesic + anxiolytic (antianxiety) + antibacterial + anticonvulsant + antidepressant + antifungal + anti-inflammatory + antimicrobial + antioxidant + antispasmodic + antiviral + vulnerary (wound healing)
Please consult the Glossary Of Terms for more information.
Litsea Essential Oil Traditional Uses
Litsea Essential Oil has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, (TCM), for centuries. TCM uses include:
- Pain Digestive issues
- Detoxification agent
- Mood enhancer
- Energising
- Skin health
- Acne
- Skin toning agent
- Balance sebum secretion
- Reduce swelling
Wild As The Wind Litsea Essential Oil
Wild As The Wind Litsea Essential Oil is a premium quality aromatherapy oil, suitable for therapeutic purposes.
- INCI: Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
- Plant Family: Lauraceae
- Extraction Method: Steam distilled
- Appearance: Clear
- Parts Used: Fresh ripe fruit
- Perfumery Note: Middle / Top
- Chemical family: Aldehydes
- Shelf Life: 5 years
- Aroma: Rich, fresh, citrus
- Origin: China
- Contraindications: Non-toxic, possible irritant & sensitising – dilute well for skin application
Wild As The Wind Essential Oils
Wild As The Wind offer one of the most extensive ranges of premium quality, therapeutic grade UK essential oils available online.
Professional therapists use Wild As The Wind Essential Oils, including Osteopaths and Massage Therapists.
Wild As The Wind Essential Oils are also used domestically, for home remedies as well as in green cleaning products etc.
Wild As The Wind Essential Oils Are Suitable For:
- Diffusing & nebulising
- Diluting to make body & bath oils (1% dilution)
- Using in your household first aid kit (average 2% dilution)
- Adding to your shampoos, conditioners & liquid soaps (5 drops per 100ml)
- Diluting to make face oils (2% dilution)
- Formulating effective household cleaners & sanitisers (average 5% dilution)
Please consult How To Use Essential Oils for more information on how to use aromatherapy oils, and how to blend them.
However, not all essential oils are suitable for all applications. For this reason, you must read the specific safety advice, including cautions and contraindications, for the specific essential oils you intend to use.
Wild As The Wind Customer Ratings:
Etsy: 5 stars Facebook: 5 stars Google: 4.9 stars
Wild As The Wind Essential Oil Availability
Wild As The Wind Essential Oils are available in the UK.
Wild As The Wind Customer Guarantees
Wild As The Wind essential oils are cruelty-free & vegan friendly. They are also some of the purest, most bio-active essential oils in the world.
Tracy Lewis (verified owner) –
OMG this oil smells divine! Will be making up a rollerball to carry with me! Extremely uplifting aroma. Thank you Rachel x
Rachel Wild –
Hi Tracy, I’m so glad you love this oil! It is so often overlooked, but it’s such an amazing oil. I wish more people knew about it! Hopefully, with your feedback. more people will take notice. Thanks so much x x x x