How to Use Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil?
Litsea cubeba is an evergreen tree or shrub in the Camphoraceae family, mostly from China, and is also known as Mountain Pepper, Mountain Cangzhi, and Wood Ginger. It grows well and regenerates well, like many other camphoraceous plants.
Litsea cubeba is an evergreen tree or shrub in the Camphoraceae family, mostly from China, and is also known as Mountain Pepper, Mountain Cangzhi, and Wood Ginger. It grows well and regenerates well, like many other camphoraceous plants. The fruits are similar to peppercorns, small and fissured, turning black at maturity, and the essential oil can be extracted from the fruits. HZL BIO's organic Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil (also known as May Chang Oil) has an intense, clean, fresh, sweet-green, lemon-like aroma with light woody-floral undertones.Litsea cubeba is outstanding for the digestive system, warming the intestines and stomach, and is suitable for applying to the lower back and abdominal area when it is cold, preventing painful sensations caused by fasting and cold, and relieving flatulence caused by indigestion. Litsea cubeba is often used to flavor soups, filling them with a refreshing aroma, and can also be used with meat dishes to aid digestion and relieve greasiness.
Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil
Litsea cubeba essential oil has a yellowish color, a very strong and nice citrus aroma, and a little floral, between the smell of neroli essential oil and lemon essential oil. Litsea cubeba essential oil contains high levels of geranial and nerolidol, and has a similar odor and similar efficacy to vanilla and lemongrass, and is especially similar to the chemical composition of vanilla essential oil, but the price is only one-tenth of the price of vanilla, and is therefore known as the “common man's vanilla”.
1. Main effects
Fragrance diffusion for a fresh and uplifting aroma
Good antiseptic and deodorant properties, can improve oily skin, acne and other skin problems
Ideal for use during epidemics to boost immunity.
The volatile vapor of litsea cubeba essential oil can promote apoptosis of abnormal cells in the lungs, hindering the division cycle of abnormal cells, daily inhalation can help maintain the health of lung cells.
Use during meditation to balance the mind and body and inspire thoughts, work or exercise to increase energy and vitality.
2. Method of use
Diffuser use: Apply 3-4 drops to the diffuser of your choice.
Internal use: Apply under the tongue, add to a capsule, or add to food or drink.
Topical use : Apply 1-2 drops to the desired area, add a little carrier oil to avoid sensitivity.
3. Tips
Skin care, oily skin, acne, oily pimples, or blotchy skin: apply 1-2 drops to the affected area.
Reduce excessive sweating: For Yin deficiency and self-sweating body can add happy sage to smoke and apply.
Warm the stomach and intestines: 1-2 drops can be applied to the waist and abdomen area when cold, and can be taken orally with sweet fennel.
Digestive system anti-infection, duodenal ulcer, enteritis: put 1-2 drops into a capsule and take orally.
Indoor air purification: put 3 drops of litsea cubeba essential oil into an aromatherapy diffuser for incense.
To remove foot odors and keep feet healthy: apply to the soles of the feet.
When cleaning the house: you can put 2-3 drops of litsea cubeba essential oil on a wash cloth, which can leave a fresh fragrance on the surface of the items.
To assist with sun protection and antioxidants: apply to the skin before going out.
For natural freshness: Apply 1-2 drops of Litsea cubeba essential oil to the corner of a scarf or silk scarf you are wearing for the day to bring you a good mood throughout the day.
4. Litsea cubeba essential oil science
Cell Protection
In vitro, litsea cubeba essential oil can accelerate apoptosis of lung cancer cells by interfering with AKT protein.
Anti-Inflammatory
In vitro, litsea cubeba essential oil can inhibit the immune response of dendritic cells, with anti-inflammatory properties.
Anti-Microbial
In vitro studies have shown that citral (the main component of litsea cubeba essential oil) kills bacteria and fungi that cause food spoilage and helps to preserve food.
Digestive Health
In vitro experiments have shown that citral (litsea cubeba essential oil) can inhibit intestinal contractions, which can soothe gastrointestinal discomfort.
Endocrine Regulation
In vitro experiments have shown that citral (the main component of litsea cubeba essential oil) binds to α and ß estrogen receptors in the human body and acts like an estrogen sensor.
Insect Repellant
Studies have shown that litsea cubeba essential oil can effectively repel the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which is a source of infectious diseases.
Sleep
Animal studies have shown that oral administration of litsea cubeba essential oil (300mg/kg) to rats can prolong sleep.
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