Litsea Cubeba essential oil May Chang Tropical Verbena

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10 ML

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R 89.00

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Description

Litsea Cubeba essential oil, also known as May Chang or Tropical Verbena, is steam-distilled from the berries of the Litsea cubeba tree.

With an uplifting, intense lemon-citrus aroma and subtle spicy undertones, this vibrant oil is cherished in aromatherapy, personal care, and natural cleaning.

It’s a go-to for mood-boosting, clarifying skin, and refreshing your environment.

Key Benefits & High-Intent Features

Citrus Uplift & Emotional Calm: The lively, lemony scent is a natural mood booster. Used in diffusers or personal mists, May Chang reduces stress, anxiety, and fatigue while fostering a sense of joy and clarity.
Skin Purifying & Astringent: Offers powerful antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and astringent effects—excellent for oily, acne-prone, or large-pored skin. Reduces shine, targets breakouts, and revives tired or dull complexions in creams, toners, and serums.
Natural Insect Repellent: Highly effective for repelling insects—use in home sprays or body mists for a chemical-free alternative to bug deterrents.
Anti-inflammatory & Analgesic: Soothe muscle and joint discomfort, pain, or swelling when diluted in massage blends. The oil is also used traditionally in Chinese medicine for digestive and muscle complaints.
Air Purifying & Cleaning: A favorite for green cleaning—excellent for homemade sprays, surface cleaners, and deodorizing rooms. Its antibacterial and antifungal powers freshen the air and surfaces.
Antioxidant Boost: Helps to combat oxidative stress in the skin, gently revitalizing and supporting a healthy skin barrier.
Digestive Support: Used in some traditional practices for digestive discomfort—apply gently (diluted) to the abdomen in massage (external use only).
Deodorizing & Fragrant: Adds a crisp, citrusy freshness to perfumes, soaps, shampoos, and bath products. A wonderful top note in natural perfumery.

How to Use Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil (May Chang)

Aromatherapy:

Diffuse 3–6 drops for mood-brightening, stress-relieving, and insect-repelling ambiance.
Add to meditation blends for positivity and mental clarity.

Topical (Always Dilute!):

Skin Care: Add 1–2 drops per 10ml carrier oil or facial products for clearer, balanced, and less oily skin—always patch test.
Massage: Mix a few drops into a carrier oil for soothing massages or to ease mild muscle aches.
Insect Repellent: Add to water or spray base for natural bug protection at home or outdoors.
Bath: Blend a few drops with Epsom salts or body oil for an energizing and mood-lifting soak.

Cleaning:

Add to DIY sprays and surface cleaners for purifying and deodorizing effect.

Safety & Precautions:

Always dilute; may cause skin irritation if used neat.
Not recommended during pregnancy or nursing, or for young children.
Do not ingest. External use only.
Patch test for sensitivity. Store in a cool, dark place.

Product Details

Feature	Description
Botanical Name	Litsea cubeba
Extraction Method	Steam Distillation
Parts Used	Ripe fresh berries
Origin	India/Southeast Asia
Aroma	Bright lemon-citrus, herbal, slightly spicy
Main Actives	Neral, Geranial, Limonene
Appearance	Thin, clear with a yellow hint, may thicken with age
Quality	100% Pure, Natural Essential Oil

Let Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil (May Chang, Tropical Verbena) from eOil.co.za infuse your day with lively citrus—and enjoy purer skin, a cleaner home, and brighter moods.

Feel clear, uplifted, and fresh—nature’s sparkling answer for energy, skincare, and wellbeing.

IDENTIFICATION

MAY CHANG, TROPICAL VERBENA OIL

INCI name: Litsea cubeba (May Chang) fruit oil

CAS number: 90063-59-5

SKU code: EO-LCB-0010

EXTRACTION METHOD: steam distillation

PARTS USED: Ripe fresh fruit

ORIGIN: India

COMMON NAMES: Mejankari, May Chang, Chinese pepper, Tropical Verbena essential oil

APPEARANCE: thin, clear with a yellow hint, liquid may thicken with age.

ODOUR NOTE: intense, highly aromatic, herbal with spiced citrus/lemon top notes.

QUALITY : 100 % pure and natural essential oil.

Active ingredients: Neral, geranial, limonene

STORAGE CONDITION: SENSITIVE OIL: STORE IN A COOL DARK PLACE

LITSEA CUBEBA (Litsea cubeba Persoon)

Litsea cubeba Persoon is a fast-growing small tree (8m) established predominant in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Southeast Asia, southern China, Taiwan, and Japan. Different parts from the plant such as bark, leaf, root, and fruits, have been used for centuries traditionally all-around Asia.

The fresh green fruit, from which our essential oil is extracted, is used, amongst other purposes, in salad preparation, chutneys, or pickles.

INSTRUCTIONS OF USE

MASSAGES, BODY CARE & BEAUTY

Body massages targeted: ++
Body care, targeted ++
Face care, targeted: +
Compresses: +

DIFFUSION

Ultrasonic & Steam diffusion: +++
Inhalation: ++
Sprays: +++

OTHERS

Homecare: +++

REPORTED BENEFITS & PROPERTIES

Anti-inflammatory, Antalgic: +++
Calming, sedative: +++
Anti-depressive: ++
Anti-viral: ++
Anti-fungal: ++
Antiseptic, Antibacterial: +
Insecticidal, insect repellent, anti-parasitic +
antioxidant

TRADITIONALLY USED FOR

Our Litsea cubeba (May Chang) essential oil is traditionally used:

To help with insomnia, a drop on pillow, pyjamas, or diffusers
To help with nervous depressions, transient depressions in diffusers or as massage oil applied on wrists (see cautions)
To calm nervousness and agitation states
To soothe sore muscles and joints in tendinitis, Arthritis, Arthrosis, Rheumatism (1drop in 30ml Arnica carrier oil)
To soothe and help with cold sores/fever blister (labial) ( 1 drop diluted in 9 drops carrier oil)
To help in case of mycosis, acne, very oily skins
As bug repellent in sprays, on cotton balls, in diffusers.
In home care in all-purpose cleaners
In diffusers to clean and freshen the air.

In India, China, Taiwan, Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia, the fruits, roots, and the leaves are used fresh or dried, mashed, brewed in teas, or applied in cataplasm:

as pain reliever for headaches, stomach-ache, and for symptoms of colds
to calm insects and snake bites, to promotes blood circulation, to help with skins infections
after traumatic events or injuries, to calm melancholic states and help overcome transient depressions.
As an Antifungal and bio-insecticides agent against moths, weevil… used in pantries, villages silos (grains and cereals, dry foods), offices (archival documents, books, libraries) or closets and drawers ( Linen, wool and clothing).
As an aroma in perfumes and cosmetics

SOME RECIPES | SYNERGIES

Litsea Cubeba Energizing Diffuser: Mix 4 drops litsea cubeba, 3 drops sweet orange, 2 drops peppermint in your diffuser.
Litsea Cubeba Citrus Perfume: Blend 6 drops litsea cubeba, 4 drops lemon, 2 drops bergamot in 10 ml jojoba oil.
Litsea Cubeba Deodorizing Room Spray: Combine 10 drops litsea cubeba, 6 drops lemongrass, 100 ml distilled water in a spray bottle.
Litsea Cubeba Refreshing Massage Oil: Mix 4 drops litsea cubeba, 3 drops lavender, 30 ml sweet almond oil, massage into skin.
Litsea Cubeba Uplifting Room Spray: Add 10 drops litsea cubeba, 6 drops grapefruit, 100 ml distilled water in a spray bottle.

BLENDS WELL WITH

Calm body oil in Argan carrier oil with Ylang-Ylang, Roman Chamomile, Sweet Orange

Calm diffusion: with Lavender and Mandarin.

CAUTION

THIS ESSENTIAL OIL CONTAINS HIGH LEVEL OF CITRALS (34% GERANIAL, 32% NERAL, 14%LIMONENE)

AND IS POTENTIALLY IRRITATING TO THE SKIN AND AIRWAYS, DERMOCAUSTIC AND ALLERGENIC. IT CAN STILL BE USED ON THE SKIN (AVOID SENSITIVE AREAS) AND IN DIFFUSERS BUT MUST BE WELL DILUTED.

MAX ADULT DILUTION :15 DROPS PER 30ML/ 2 TABLESPOONS/6 TEASPOONS OF CARRIER OIL

IN DIFFUSERS: 1 DROP/100ML WATER, MAX 3 DROPS FOR 500 ML WATER.

Do not use during the first 3 months of pregnancy / breastfeeding

Keep out of reach of children and pets.

As a general rule, always perform a skin patch test before using your essential oils for the first time.

DO NOT USE UNDILUTED and seek medical and specialist advise when in doubt