Litsea Cubeba

One of my all-time favorite, one of the few essential oils that are sufficiently complex on their own and don't need to be blended. I made this with Pumice so its an adult soap thats sophisticated and scratchy too.

Litsea Cubeba: a/k/a May Chang, Litsea citrata and tropical verbena, steam distilled fruit, China. Despite these names, it is not related to lemon verbena but belongs to the same family as the rosewood or cinnamon tree. Sweet, spicy and citrus fragrance with vegetative notes. It is antidepressant, antiseptic, astringent, insecticide, calming and sedative. Very uplifting and stimulating. It is a known tonic to the heart and respiratory system. May be helpful in cases of bronchitis and asthma.

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