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Litsea Cubeba is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 26 feet high. Native to the southern region of China, it has beautifully delicate white or pale-yellow flowers.
Litsea Cubeba Oil is produced through a process of steam distillation. It is taken from the tree’s flowers, branches, roots and leaves.
1. Antibacterial
Litsea Cubeba Oil has potent antibacterial properties, with citric elements accounting for over 70% of its phytonutrient content.
Whether used internally or externally, Litsea Cubeba Oil is highly effective in inhibiting and preventing infection, even against E. Coli.
2. Boost mood
Studies have found that Litsea Cubeba Oil may help to control the nervous system. To this end, mood is boosted and relaxation is induced to ease symptoms of anxiety and depression.
3. Improve digestion
For years, Litsea Cubeba Oil has been used in ancient Chinese and Indian medicine to treat digestion-related issues.
The powerful acidic properties of Litsea Cubeba Oil help to stimulate reactions in the digestive system and improve its functioning.
4. Anti-inflammatory
May Chang/Litsea Cubeba Oil is known to possess strong anti-inflammatory elements. It can help to relieve pain in joints and muscles and even have long-term benefits on these areas.
5. Improve heart health
May Chang/Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil is highly effective at regulating and normalising cardiac arrhythmia.
Furthermore, alongside Neroli Oil and Rose Oil, May Chang/Litsea Cubeba Oil has been shown to reduce blood pressure.
Energise
Litsea Cubeba Oil is packed full of potent antioxidants. When used on your complexion, it has a powerful re-energising effect.
These active compounds in May Chang Oil work deep down within your epidermis, repairing and renewing skin cells to help rejuvenate your complexion. Stronger, your skin will be able to protect itself from free radicals to prevent premature ageing and maintain a youthful glow.
Purify
Thanks to its citric composition, May Chang Essential Oil is a great ingredient to purify the skin.
Along with Black Pepper Oil, Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil works to penetrate pores and cleanse them from stubborn impurities and toxins, leaving your complexion purified.
Balance
Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil can work wonders for oily, acne-prone skin. It helps to balance sebum production as well as tone the epidermis and reduce the appearance of pores.
If acne is your primary concern, also look to other Essential Oils such as Tea Tree Oil and Lavender Oil.
History of Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil
A spicy fruit
The Taiwanese aborigines used Litsea Cubeba in culinary preparation thanks to its hot and spicy taste.
On the other end of the spectrum, May Chang flowers were also used in medicinal tea.
An ancient medicine
Centuries ago, Chinese herbalists used Litsea Cubeba Oil for treating digestive ailments, chills, back pain and muscular aches.
A spiritual oil
In Ayurvedic medicine, Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil is said to pacify excess negative energy and rebalance spirituality.